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KIA Optima CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including KIA engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA Optima cars and light trucks from 1990+
Kia -> Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Optima 2.7 V6 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported KIA Optima cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Optima
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Optima 2.7 V6 GAS
NOTE: Refer To "Hyundai Sonata" For Optima Service Information.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Kia -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Optima, Rio, Sephia & Spectra -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 KIA Optima LX 2.7 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60 months ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA Optima cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Optima 2.7 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2007 KIA Optima LX 2.7 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA Optima cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Optima EX 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground terminal first, then positive terminal.
- Disconnect alternator connector and remove cable from alternator B+ terminal.
- Rem...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2004-05 Optima
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Optima 2.4 L4 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 glove compartment.
- Lower glove compartment door down by pushing side surface of glove compartment, Fig. .
- Remove damper strap from hole and then lower gl...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Kia -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 2006 KIA Optima EX 2.7 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 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA Optima cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 KIA Optima LX 2.4 L4 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 temperature control assembly.
- Remove hose from water temperature control assembly.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 KIA Optima LX 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 KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2008 KIA Optima LX 2.4 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Seat Belt Components Diagram for 2005 KIA Optima LX 2.7 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 KIA Optima EX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2006 KIA Optima EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most KIA Optima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: LOCKNUT RE-USE PROHIBITED Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS ROUTING Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA Optima AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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