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

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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Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch is ON. Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to “If the engine ov ...

Remove
1. Turn ignition OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body – “Crash pad�) 3. Dis ...

Reassembly
1. Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly. (1) Lay the knuckle assembly (A) on press. (2) Lay a new hub bearing upon the k ...