Kia Optima: Power Train / Battery
Repair procedures
Battery Voltage and
Status
Check the battery voltage and status by using a battery tester.
Battery Terminal
1. |
Move back and forth to check if the battery terminals (A) are loose or
corroded. Clean any corroded terminals.


If the battery positive connection is loose, disconnect the ground (GND)
cable first before attempting to remove or tighten the positive connection
to prevent personal injury.
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2. |
If the battery clamp on positive (+) battery terminal is not seated securely:
(1) |
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
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(2) |
Tighten battery clamp (A) on positive (+) battery terminal.
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
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3. |
If the battery clamp on negative (-) battery terminal is not seated securely:
(1) |
Tighten battery clamp (A) on negative (-) battery terminal.
Tightening torque :
4.0 - 6.0 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 3.0 - 4.4 lb·ft)
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Battery Voltage and
Status
Check the battery voltage and status by using a battery tester.
Battery Terminal
1. |
Move back and forth to check if the battery terminals (A) are loose or
corroded. Clean any corroded terminals.


If the battery positive connection is loose, disconnect the ground (GND)
cable first before attempting to remove or tighten the positive connection
to prevent personal injury.
|
2. |
If the battery clamp on positive (+) battery terminal is not seated securely:
(1) |
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
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(2) |
Tighten battery clamp (A) on positive (+) battery terminal.
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
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3. |
If the battery clamp on negative (-) battery terminal is not seated securely:
(1) |
Tighten battery clamp (A) on negative (-) battery terminal.
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
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Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Remove the air cleaner element.
2.
Check if the air filter is excessively dirty. If so, replace the air
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Radiator hoses
1.
Check radiator hoses for the following:
(1)
Improper attachment
(2)
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Other information:
■ Type A
■ Type B
The LCD display modes can be changed by using the control buttons on the steering
wheel.
(1) : MODE button for changing the
LCD MODES
(2) : MOVE scroll switch for selecting
the items
(3) OK : SET/RESET button for setting the items or resetting the items
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Components and components location
Components
1. Rear brake disc
2. Hub bearing assembly
3. Dust cover
4. Rear carrier
Repair procedures
Removal
[EPB Apply]
1.
Release the parking brake.
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