Kia Optima: Rear Cross Member. Repair procedures
Replacement
| 1. | Remove the rear wheel & tire.
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| 2. | Remove the rear lower arm. (Refer to lower arm) |
| 3. | Remove the rear shock absorber. (Refer to rear shock absorber) |
| 4. | Remove the rear upper arm. (Refer to rear upper arm) |
| 5. | Remove the trailing arm.
(Refer to trailing arm) |
| 6. | Remove the rear assist arm. (Refer to rear assist arm) |
| 7. | Remove the rear muffler.
|
| 8. | Loosen the mounting bolts and
then remove the rear cross member (A) from the frame.
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| 9. | Installation is the reverse of removal. |
Trailing Arm. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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Suspension System. Tires/Wheels. Tire. Repair procedures
Tire wear
1.
Measure the tread depth of the
tires.
Tread depth [limit] : 1.6
mm (0.063 in.)
2.
If the remaining tread depth
(A) is less ...
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Installing a Child Restraint System in the Rear Center Seat
To install a child restraint in the rear center seat, do the following:
1. Place the child-restraint in the desired position. Route the lap/ shoulder
belt through the restraint according to the s ...
Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except “0” position. 2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or
position. 4. The outside (fresh) air
will be selected automatically.
...
ODS (Occupant Detection System)
Your vehicle is equipped with an ODS in the front passenger's seat.
The ODS is designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated front passenger
and determine if the passenger's front ...