Kia Optima: Lubrication System / Oil Pump
Repair procedures
Do not disassemble the oil pump (A) from timing chain cover because it
is supplied as timing chain cover & oil pump assembly.

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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the oil level gauge (A).
2.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Intake camshaft
2. Exhaust camshaft
3. Intake CVVT assembly
4. Exhaust CVVT assembly
5. Timing chain
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Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear seat back cover
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear seat assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
2.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Cowl cross bar assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat- ...