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)
|

|
| 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. |
Disconnect the oil temperature
sensor connector (A).

|
| 6. |
Remove the oil temperature sensor
(A) after removing a bolt.
Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
|

|
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the oil temperature
sensor connector.
3.
Measure resistance between sensor
signal terminal and sensor g ...
1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the valve body assembly, ...
See also:
Air cleaner
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and
should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air. ...
Washer Switch
...
Special Tools
Use special tools when they are required.
...