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, ...
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Using CD Player
1. CD Button
If the CD is loaded, turns to CD mode. If no CD, it displays “No Media” for 3
seconds and returns to the previous mode.
2. 1 Button (RANDOM)
Press this button for less than 0.8 ...
Rear Seat Armrest
This armrest is located in the center of the rear seatback. Pull the armrest
down using the strap provided on the armrest.
To open the armrest cover, press the button on the top of the cover and ...