Kia Optima: Removal
Replacing an on/off solenoid valve (SS-A, SS-B) does not require additional
hydraulic pressure adjustment; however, the hydraulic pressure will need
to be adjusted after replacing the VFS solenoid valve. If replacing the
VFS solenoid valve; also replace the valve body assembly. (Refer to "Valve
Body" in this group) |
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. |

Remove installation bolts in the engine compartment first and
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5. |
Remove the bolt (3ea) after disconnecting
the solenoid valve connector (A) 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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6. |
Remove the solenoid valve (A)
after removing the solenoid support.

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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.
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the ATF oil or white vasel ...
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Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing. Use good quality liquid or paste
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Summer tires
Kia specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior performance
on dry roads. Summer tire performance
is substantially reduced in
snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire tr ...