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:
Front Seat. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Headrest
2. Headrest guide
3. Front seat back cover
4. Front seat back warmer
5. Front seat back frame
6. Front seat duct
7. Front seat back boa ...
Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Audio unit
2. Midrange speaker
3. External amplifier
4. Glass antenna (AM/FM)
5. Front door speaker
6. Rear door speaker
7. Woofer spe ...
Dimensions
*1 : with R16 tire
*2 : with R17 tire
*3 : with R18 tire ...