Kia Optima Hybrid: Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm Repair procedures
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Remove the rear wheel & tire.
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm (A) from the rear axle.
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| 3. |
Loosen the bolt and then remove the rear caliper (A).
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Loosen the screw and then remove the rear disc (A).
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Disconnect the parking brake cable (A) from the rear brake assembly.
(Refer to BR group - "Parking brake system)
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Loosen the parking brake cable bracket bolt (A) & height sensor bracket bolt (B).
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Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A) from the rear axle.
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Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A) from the frame.
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Installation is the reverse of removal. |
Rear Assist Arm Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel ...
Rear Cross Member Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel ...
Other information:
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) Description and Operation
Description The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside Center Pillar (LH & RH). When a vehicle crashes with a certain degree of frontal impact, the pretensioner seat belt helps to reduce the severity of injury to the front seat occupants by retracting the seat belt webbing. This prevents ...
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Rear Upper Arm Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire. 2. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm (A) from the rear axle. ...