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
...
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