Kia Optima Hybrid: Body (Interior and Exterior)

Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Repair procedures

Removal EPB Unit 1. Turn ignition OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Disconnect the EPB control unit connecter (A). 3. Remove the EPB control unit mounting nuts (B) and the EPB control ...

General Safety Information and Caution

Safety Precaution     Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the high voltage system or vehicles are handled incorrectly, this might lead to a serious accidents like electric ...

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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Timing Chain Components and Components Location

Components 1. Intake camshaft2. Exhaust camshaft3. Intake CVVT assembly4. Exhaust CVVT assembly5. Timing chain6. Timing chain guide7. Timing chain tensioner arm8. Timing chain tensioner9. Timing chain oil jet10. Balance shaft chain11. Balance shaft chain tensioner arm12. Balance shaft chain tensioner13. ...

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Thermostat Repair procedures

Removal and Installation     Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat. 1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat. 2. Disconnect the radiator lower hose ...