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. 
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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). 
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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). 
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| 8. |
Disconnect the vapor hose quick-connector (A). 
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| 9. |
Remove the parking brake line (A). 
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| 10. |
Remove the fuel tank band installation nuts (A). 
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| 11. |
Remove the fuel tank after removing the fuel tank
band (A) as below. 
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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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See also:
Specifications
Specifications
Item
Specification
Type
Motor Driven Power Steering
Steering gear
Type
Rack & Pinion
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Components and Components Location
Components Location
1. Receiver
2. TPMS sensor (FL)
3. TPMS sensor (RL)
4. TPMS sensor (RR)
5. TPMS sensor (FR)
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the brake fiuid level
switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap.
2.
Remove the brake fluid from the
master cylinder reservior with a syringe.
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