Kia Optima: Removal
| Pressure Side Impact Sensor |
| • |
Removal of the airbag
must be performed according to the precautions/procedures described
previously. |
| • |
Before disconnecting
the side impact sensor connector(s), disconnect the side airbag
connector(s). |
| • |
Do not turn the ignition
switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the
side impact sensor. |
|
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery negative
cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. |
| 2. |
Remove the front door trim. (Refer
to the Body group- Front door) |
| 3. |
Disconnect the pressure side
impact sensor connector (A) and remove the pressure side impact sensor mounting
screws (B).

|
Side Impact Sensor
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery negative
cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. |
| 2. |
To remove the seat belt anchor
pretensioner, keep on pushing the lock pin (A) as arrow direction. And then
remove the seat belt after pushing the lock pin (B).

|
| 3. |
Remove the door scuff trim. (Refer
to the Body group - Interior trim) |
| 4. |
Remove the center pillar trim.
(Refer to the Body group - Interior trim) |
| 5. |
Disconnect the side impact sensor
connector. |
| 6. |
Loosen the side impact sensor
mounting bolt and remove the side impact sensor.

|
Pressure Side Impact Sensor
1.
Install the new pressure side
impact sensor with the screws then connect the pressure side impact sensor
connector.
Tightening t ...
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Front brake pads
1.
Loosen the guide rod bolt (B)
and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.
Tightening torque:21.6
~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)
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1. Self locking nut
2. Bracket assembly
3. Bumper rubber
4. Dust cover
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Removal
1.
Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer
to “Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line” in this group).
2.
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A) in ...