Kia Optima: Removal and Installation - Starter. Repair procedures - Starting System - Engine Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Removal and Installation

1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal (A).

Tightening torque :

4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft)


3. Remove the air duct (B).

4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(1) Disconnect the breather hose (A), the recirculation hose (B) and brake booster vacuum hose (C).
(2) Disconnect the air intake hose (D) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (E).

Tightening torque

Hose clamp bolt:

2.9 ~ 4.9N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6lb-ft)

Air cleaner assembly bolts:

7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)

5. Remove the ETC (Electronic throttle control) module (A) and MAPS (Manifold absolute pressure sensor & IATS (Intake air temperature sensor) (B).

Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)


6. Remove the intake manifold stay (A).

Tightening torque:

18.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4 lb-ft)


7. Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal on the solenoid, then disconnect the connector (B) from the S terminal.
8. Remove the 2 bolts (C) holding the starter, then remove the starter.

Tightening torque :

42.2 ~ 53.9N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8lb-ft)


9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Starter. Repair procedures
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Disassembly
1. Disconnect the M-terminal (A) on the magnet switch assembly (B).[REMY] [VALEO] 2. After loosening the screws (A), detach the magne ...

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Inflation Pressures
All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked monthly when the tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than one ...

Installation
1. Install the balance shaft chain. (Refer to Lubrication system in this group) 2. Install the crankshaft chain sprocket (B) and the timing chain oil jet (A). ...

EPB connector input/output
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 - 21 Gear switch 2 - 22 ...

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