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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.5 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Optima
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.5 V6 GAS

NOTE: Refer To "Hyundai Sonata" For Optima Service Information.

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES

Kia -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Optima, Rio, Sephia & Spectra -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.5 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 60 months ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.5 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
  • Remove ball joint assembly mounting bolt from steering knuckle.
  • Disconnect driveshaft from axle hub using plastic hammer.
  • Remove bearing and bracket assembly.
  • Push front hub assembly outward and separate driveshaft from hub assembly.
  • Insert suitable tool between transaxle case and driveshaft assembly, then separate driveshaft from transaxle assembly. Always use care not to damage tran...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Apply parking brake.
  • Disconnect speedometer sensor electrical connector.
  • Disconnect transaxle control cable.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
  • Remove ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES

Kia -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.5 V6 GAS

The MIL will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the engine is not running. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If it remains lit, a diagnostic trouble code has been stored.On models less OBD II, after diagnosis and repair are complete, place ignition switch in off position, then clear stored diagnostic trouble codes by disconnecting the battery ground cable for at least 20 seconds. On models equipped with OBD II, following diagnosis and repair of the system, the lamp may be turned off using a suita...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.5 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water crossover.
  • Remove hose from water crossover.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Seat Belts Diagram for 2001 KIA Optima  2.4 L4 GASSeat Belts Diagram for 2001 KIA Optima 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Center Buckle Assembly
  • Center Tongue Belt Assembly
  • Front Buckle Assembly
  • Front Lap/Shoulder Belt Assembly
  • Lap/Shoulder Belt Assembly
  • Transmission Components Diagram for 2001 KIA Optima  2.4 L4 GASTransmission Components Diagram for 2001 KIA Optima 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transaxle Range Switch
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Output Shaft Speed Sensor
  • Input Shaft Speed Sensor
  • Oil Level Gauge
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 KIA Optima  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 KIA Optima 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Tail Lamp Relay
  • License Lamp
  • Tail Lamp- Right Hand
  • Tail Lamp- Left Hand
  • 2001 KIA Optima  2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 KIA Optima 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Power Seat Adjuster Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Torque Specifications on "Torque to Yield" Engine Component Bolts
    Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: 2001-2005 Optima (MS) Subframe Revised Service Procedure (General Information - 026)
    Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2001 KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2001 KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2001 KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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