Kia Optima: Manual Transaxle

Power Steering

Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level With the vehicle on level ground, check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN indicat ...

Checking the Manual Transaxle Oil Level

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. WARNING - Lifting Your Vehicle If you raise your vehicle, always ensure that it is supported at all four jacking or lift points for the vehicle. Do ...

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Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the lower (A) after loosening the mounting screws.(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad") ...

Inspection
1. Ignition "ON" 2. Using the scan tool. 3. Emit intensive light toward photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change. ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least 3 minutes before beginning work. 2. Remove the roof trim. (Refer to the Body group- Interior) ...