Kia Optima: Removal
1. |
Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer
to “Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line” in this group). |
2. |
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A) in the trunk. ![](images/books/928/syffl0220d.gif)
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3. |
Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel
tank pressure sensor connector (B). |
4. |
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C). ![](images/books/928/stffl1002n.gif)
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5. |
Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a
jack. |
6. |
Remove the center muffler assembly (Refer to “Intake
And Exhaust System” in EM group). |
7. |
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A). ![](images/books/928/stffl2180n.gif)
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8. |
Disconnect the vapor hose quick-connector (A). ![](images/books/928/stfec2041n.gif)
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9. |
Remove the parking brake line (A). ![](images/books/928/stffl1010n.gif)
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10. |
Remove the fuel tank band installation nuts (A). ![](images/books/928/stffl1011n.gif)
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11. |
Remove the fuel tank after removing the fuel tank
band (A) as below. ![](images/books/928/syffl0260d.gif)
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1.
Installation is reverse of removal.
Fuel tank band installation nut:
39.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~
39.8 lb-ft)
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