Kia Optima: Removal - Valve Body. Repair procedures - Hydraulic System - Automatic Transaxle System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2025 Service ManualKia Optima: Removal

1. Remove the battery and the battery tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
2. Remove the under cover (A).

Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)


3. Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug. (Refer to "Hydraulic system (Fluid)" in this group)
4. Remove the valve body cover (B) and eyebolt (A).

Tightening torque:

(A) 34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.6 lb-ft)

(B) 13.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)
Always replace the gasket of the eyebolt use new one whenever loosening eyebolt.

5. Remove the plate and the detent spring (A) after removing the bolt.

Tightening torque:

24.5 ~ 35.3 N.m (2.5 ~ 3.6 kgf.m, 18.1 ~ 26.0 lb-ft)


6. Remove the bolt (3ea) after disconnecting the solenoid valve (A) connector and the oil temperature sensor connector (B).

Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)


7. Remove the valve body assembly (A).

Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)



Valve Body. Repair procedures
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