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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Tightening Torque
Items
N.m
Kgf.m
lb-ft
Front and rear doors
Door hinge to body
34.3 ~ 41.2
3.5 ~ 4.2
25.3 ~ 30.4 ...
Removal
Replacing an on/off solenoid valve (SS-A, SS-B) does not require additional
hydraulic pressure adjustment; however, the hydraulic pre ...
Installation
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Thoroughly clean all
parts to be assembled.
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Always use a new head
and ...