Kia Optima: Front View Camera System / Front View Camera Unit

In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using Kia Diagnostic System (KDS).

The diagnostic system (KDS) provides the following information.

You should read the specification information for the front view camera that is installed in the vehicle before replacing it with a new front view camera.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Remove the inside rear view mirror cover (A) and unit cover (B).

Disconnect the front view camera connector (A).

Separate the fixed points (A) of coupler, remove the front view camera (B).

When separate the fixed points (A), be careful not to damage it.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

• Align the reference point at alignment point (A) and align front view camera. • Fully assembly so that you can hear a "clicking" sound when assembling.

When replacing the front view camera with a new one, perform the "Variant Coding" procedure using KDS.

Perform the front view camera unit calibration.

(Refer to Front View Camera Unit - "Adjustment")

Perform the camera calibration in the following case.

Check the procedure below before performing the camera calibration.

Install the SST (09964-C1200) on the roof center above the vehicle's front windshield.

Have the laser illuminate starting from the roof center and to passing through the center of the emblem.

The level laser must be set to 'ON' and the holding (locking) function is not used.

Place the calibration target (09890-3V100) so that it adheres by 0 cm to the bumper front. [max. tolerance: 5 cm (1.97 in.)]

Set the calibration target height to 90 ± 1 cm (35.43 ± 0.39 in.) from the ground and align the center of calibration target with center line (A) of laser beam.

The target is placed along the vehicle’s longitudinal axis (centerline) within ± 3cm (± 1.18 inch) of target center.

• The vehicle horizontal plane shall be completely parallel to the target horizontal plane (± 1degree). • Align the calibration target (09890-3V100) referring to the tolerance angle below. • Mounting area must not have cross hatch patterns or textual markings near the target. • Target should be well lit for optimal performance using non-fluctuating illumination. There shall be no continuous shadows cast on the target. • The light should be directed toward the target front and the target front should be brighter than the target rear and target.

Perform the "SPTAC Calibration" using the KDS.

Perform the short-distance calibration by selecting the "OK" message on the KDS after checking the calibration target location.

Move the calibration target (09890-3V100) at 100 cm (39.37 in.) from the bumper. [max. tolerance : ± 5 cm (± 1.97 in.)]

Set the calibration target height to 90 ± 1 cm (35.43 ± 0.39 in.) from the ground and align the center of calibration target with center line (A) of laser beam.

The target is placed along the vehicle’s longitudinal axis (centerline) within ± 3cm (± 1.18 inch) of target center.

• The vehicle horizontal plane shall be completely parallel to the target horizontal plane (± 1degree). • Align the calibration target (09890-3V100) referring to the below tolerance angle. • Mounting area must not have cross hatch patterns or textual markings near the target. • Target should be well lit for optimal performance using non-fluctuating illumination. There shall be no continuous shadows cast on the target. • The light should be directed toward the target front and the target front should be brighter than the target rear and target.

Perform the long-distance calibration by selecting the "OK" message on the KDS after checking the calibration target location.

Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the KDS.

Check the DTC and warning lamp.