Kia Optima: Removal and Installation
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Disconnect the terminals from the battery.
Tightening torque
:(+) terminal (A) : 7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m,
5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)
(-) terminal (B) : 4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m,
3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft)
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Remove the battery insulation pad (A). |
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Remove the battery mounting bracket (B) by loosening
the mounting bolt and then remove the battery (C).
Tightening torque
:9.8 ~ 11.8N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7lb-ft)
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Remove the battery tray (A).
Tightening torque
:9.8 ~ 11.8N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7lb-ft)
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Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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When installing the battery, fix the mounting
bracket on the tray correctly. |
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Battery Diagnostic Flow
Vehicle parasitic current inspection
1.
Turn the all electric devices OFF, and then turn
the ignition switch OFF.
2.
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