Kia Optima: First generation (MS; 2000–2005)

First generation (MS; 2000–2005)

From 2000-2005 Optimas were a rebadged variant of the Hyundai Sonata, differing only from the Sonata in minor exterior styling details and equipment content.

Second generation (MG; 2005–2010)
The second generation Optima, known as the Kia Magentis globally except the United States and Malaysia, and as the Kia Lotze in South Korea, was launched in South Korea in November 2005. ...

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Removal
1. Remove the head lamp leveling unit connector (A). 2. Loosen the mounting bolts (3EA) of automatic head lamp leveling unit assembly. Tighting torq ...

Don't let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the ...

Headlight Aiming Adjustment
Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the following. 1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pressure. 2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper & rear bump ...

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