Kia Optima: Intercooler. Repair procedures - Intake And Exhaust System - Engine Mechanical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2025 Service ManualKia 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 torque

3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)


6. Remove the intercooler (A) after removing the air guide (B)

Tightening torque

Air guide bolts:

4.9 ~ 7.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.8 lb-ft)

7. Installation is reverse order of removal.

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