Kia Optima: Identification Number Description. Vehicle Identification Number
| 1. | World Manufacturer Identifier
(WMI) - KNA (Korea) : Passenger vehicle, MPV(Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle)/SUV(Sports Utility Vehicle)/RV(Recreational Vehicle) - 5XX (U.S.A) : Passenger vehicle |
| 2. | Vehicle line - G : OPTIMA |
| 3. | Model & Series - L : Low grade (L) - M : Middle-Low grade (GL)- N : Middle grade (GLS, JSL, TAX) - P : Middle-High grade (HGS)- R : High grade (TOP) |
| 4. | Body/Cabin type, Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating - 1 : Limousine - 2 : Sedan - 2 door- 3 : Sedan - 3 door - 4 : Sedan - 4 door- 5 : Sedan - 5 door - 6 : Coupe- 7 : Convertible - 8 : Wagon- 9 : Commercial Van - 0 : Pick-Up |
| 5. | Restraint system, Brake
system
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| 6. | Engine type - 6 : Gasoline engine 2.0 (Theta-II T-GDI) - 7 : Gasoline engine 2.4 (Theta-II GDI) |
| 7. | Check digit or Driver’s
side & Transmission - Check digit : 0 ~ 9, × |
| 8. | Model year - B : 2011, C : 2012, D : 2013, E : 2014 … |
| 9. | Plant of production - 5 : Hwasung (Korea) - G : Georgia (U.S.A) |
| 10. | Vehicle production sequence
number - 000001 ~ 999999 |
Paint Code
TF
Code
Color
SWP
Snow White Pearl
3D
Bright Silver
ABP
Aurora Black
ABT
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See also:
Removal
1.
Remove the battery and the battery
tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
2.
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:7.8 ~
11 ...
Removal
1.
Remove the steering column upper
and lower shrouds after removing 3 screws.
2.
Remove the wiper switch (A) by
releasing the part.
3.
If nec ...
Adjustment
Stop lamp switch clearance adjustment
If the gap between stop lamp switch and bracket is not 1.0 ~ 2.0mm(0.04~ 0.08in),
conform to below.
1.
Disconnect the stop lamp switch
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