Kia Optima: Intercooler. Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery terminals.
(Refer to Engine and transaxle assembly in this group) |
| 2. |
Remove the air cleaner assembly
and the intercooler inlet/outlet hoses. (Refer to Engine and transaxle assembly
in this group) |
| 3. |
Remove the battery and battery
tray. (Refer to Engine and transaxle assembly in this group) |
| 4. |
Remove the under covers. (Refer
to Engine and transaxle assembly in this group) |
| 5. |
Remove the intercooler upper
mounting bracket (A).
Tightening torque3.9 ~
5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)
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| 6. |
Remove the intercooler (A) after
removing the air guide (B)
Tightening torqueAir guide
bolts:
4.9 ~ 7.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.8 lb-ft)
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| 7. |
Installation is reverse order
of removal. |
Components
1. Recirculation hose
2. Intercooler inlet hose A
3. Intercooler inlet pipe
4. Intercooler inlet hose B
5. Recirculation Solenoid Valve
6. Boost press ...
Components
1. Front muffler
2. Catalytic converter & center muffler assembly
3. Main muffler
4. Gasket
5. Hanger
...
See also:
Battery. Description and Operation
Description
1.
The maintenance-free battery is, as the name implies,
totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps.
2.
Water never nee ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative
cable and wait for at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2.
Remove the roof trim. (Refer
to the Body group- Interior)
...
Removal
Front Speaker
1.
Remove the front door trim panel
and speaker connector.(Refer to the BD group - "Front door")
2.
Remove the front speaker (A)
after loos ...