Kia 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)
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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)
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Always replace the gasket of the eyebolt use new one whenever loosening
eyebolt. |

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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)
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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)
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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)
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1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the valve body assembly, ...
See also:
Actual-Measurement Dimensions
Front side member tooling hole (Ø25)
Side cover mounting hole (Ø9)
Side cover mounting ...
Inspection
1.
Immerse the thermostat in water
and gradually heat the water.
2.
Check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature:
82 ± 1.5°C (17 ...
Front Bumper. Repair procedures
Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal
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