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:
Special Tools
Use special tools when they are required.
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General
1.
Basically, all measurements in
this manual are taken with a tracking gauge.
2.
When a measuring tape is used,
check to be sure there is no elongation, twisting or ...
Battery. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Battery insulation pad
2. Battery
3. Battery tray
4. Battery mounting bracket
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