Kia Optima: Bright-Metal Maintenance
- To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
- To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating
of wax or chrome preservative and polish to a high luster.
- During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or preservative. If necessary, coat the parts
with non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other protective compound.
Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly.
Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense.
✽ NOTICE
If your vehicle is dama ...
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control may collect
on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated rusting can occur
on underbody parts such as the fu ...
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Receiver-Drier. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the condenser, and then
remove the bottom cap (B) with L wrench (A) from the condenser.
Tightening torque :20~25N.m
(2.0~2.5kgf.m, 14.5~18.2lb-ft) ...
Exhaust Manifold. Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine cover.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative
terminal.
Tightening torque4.0 ~
6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ ...
Side Airbag (SAB) Module. Description and Operation
Description
The Side Airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front seat and protects the driver
and passenger from danger when side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment
of side airbag by ...