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2008 KIA Optima CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Optima EX 2.4 L4 GAS
- 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 bolts securing heat protector.
- 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 u...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Optima EX 2.7 V6 GAS
Refer to F...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Optima EX 2.7 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator electrical connector from back of alternator and cable from "B" terminal.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner ar...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2007-09 Optima
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Optima EX 2.7 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9,320 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Disconnect the glove compartment damper.
- Remove the glove compartment stops located at each side, then lower the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Remove the cabi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Optima LX 2.7 V6 GAS
The TCS warning lamp, will illuminate for 2-4 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. The lamp should go off after the 2-4 seconds has elapsed. If the warning lamp remains ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Optima EX 2.7 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container. Remove radiator cap to speed coolant draining.
- Remove air duct.
- Remove upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose.
- Disconnect transaxle oil cooler hoses.
- Disconnect radiator fan connector.
- Remove radiator mounting bolts.
- On models with au...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Optima LX 2.7 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2008 KIA Optima LX 2.7 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2008 KIA Optima LX 2.7 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 KIA Optima LX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 KIA Optima LX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Torque Specifications on "Torque to Yield" Engine Component Bolts Vehicle: 2008 KIA Optima LX 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Enhanced Dealer Feedback and Digital Camera Requirements to Support Kia Quality Initiatives Vehicle: 2008 KIA Optima LX 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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