Kia Optima: Removal
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Turn ignition switch OFF and
disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. |
| 2. |
Remove the air duct (B) and air
cleaner assembly (A).

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| 3. |
Disconnect the brake fluid level
switch connector (A), and remove the reservoir cap.

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| 4. |
Remove the brake fluid from the
master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
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Be sure to completely
remove foreign substances from around brake fluid reservoir
and cap before opening the reservoir cap. If not, it may
cause contamination of brake fluid and deterioration in
braking performance. |
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Do not spill
brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if
brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately
with water. |
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| 5. |
Disconnect the brake tube (A)
from the master cylinder by loosening the tube flare nut.
Tightening torque:18.6
~ 22.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 16.6 lb-ft)
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| 6. |
Remove the master cylinder from
the brake booster after loosening the mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:12.7
~ 16.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 12.3 lb-ft)
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1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
2.
After installation, bleed the
brake system. (Refer to Brake system bleeding)
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Repair procedures
Operation and Leakage Check
Check all of the following items:
Component
Procedure
Brake Booster (A)
Check brake operation by applying the brakes durin ...
Fan speed control
The ignition switch must be in the ON position for fan operation.
The fan speed control knob allows you to control the fan speed of the air flowing
from the ventilation system. To change the fan ...
Component (1)
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