Kia Optima: Removal
| 1. |
Disconnect the brake fiuid level
switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap. |
| 2. |
Remove the brake fluid from the
master cylinder reservior with a syringe.
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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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| 3. |
Remove the wheel & tire. |
| 4. |
Remove the brake hose clip (A).
Front
Rear
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| 5. |
Disconnect the brake tube by
loosening the tube flare nut (B).
Tightening torque:12.7
~ 16.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 12.3 lb-ft)
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| 6. |
Disconnect the brake hose from
the brake caliper by loosening the bolt (C).
Tightening torque:24.5
~ 29.4 N.m (2.5 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)
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Front
Rear
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1.
Check the brake tubes for cracks,
crimps and corrosion.
2.
Check the brake hoses for cracks,
damage and fluid leakage.
3.
Check the brake tube flar ...
See also:
Front Strut Assembly. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Strut assembly
2. Insulator
3. Bearing
4. Spring upper pad
5. Coil spring
6. Dust cover
7. Spring lower pad
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Placement of a Child Restraint System
We recommend that, whenever possible, you put the child restraint in the center
position of the rear seat and secure it to the vehicle with the lap belt.
If the center rear seat is not available, o ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to the RT group)
3.
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refe ...
Inspection