Kia Optima: Removing and storing the spare 
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Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise.

Store the tire in the reverse order of removal.

To prevent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion, store them properly.

Jack and tools
The spare tire, jack, jack handle and wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the luggage compartment. Remove the luggage under tray out of the way to reach the equipment. (1) Jack handle (2) ...

Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) for manual transaxle or P (Park) for automatic transaxle. 3. Activate the hazard wa ...

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Inspection
Inspect Rotor 1. Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (C). 2. Check that there is no continuity between the slip ...

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 ...

Glove Box
To open the glove box door, pull the latch toward you. The glove box door can be locked (and unlocked) with the vehicle key. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident or s ...

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