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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See also:
Inspection
TCM Problem Inspection Procedure
1.
TEST TCM GROUND CIRCUIT: Measure
resistance between TCM and chassis ground using the backside of TCM harness
connector as TCM side check point. If ...
Opening the Hood
1. Pull the release lever on the lower left side of the instrument panel to unlatch
the hood.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, slightly raise the hood, pull up on the secondary
latch and li ...
Tightening Torques
Item
kgf.m
N.m
lb-ft
Positive crankcase ventilation valve installation
0.19 ~ 0.29
1.9 ~ 2.8
1.4 ~ 2.1
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