Kia Optima: Evaporative Emission Control System / Canister
Repair procedures
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
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2. |
Remove the stabilizer bar bushing (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
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3. |
Disconnect the vent hose quick-connector (A), the vapor hose quick-connector
(B) from the canister.

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4. |
Remove the canister after loosening the mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
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1. |
Check for the following items visually.
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Cracks or leakage of the canister
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Loose connection, distortion, or damage of the vapor hose/tube
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A : Canister ↔ Atmosphere
B : Canister ↔ Fuel Tank
C : Canister ↔ Intake Manifold
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1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Description and operation
Description
Evaporative Emission Control System prevents fuel vapor stored in fuel tank from
vaporizing into the atmosphere. When the fuel evaporates in the f ...
Description and operation
Description
A ratchet tightening device on the threaded fuel filler cap reduces the chances
of incorrect installation, which would seal the fuel filler. After ...
Other information:
To fasten your seat belt:
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab
(1) into the buckle (2). There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into
the buckle.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt
portion ...
Repair procedures
Removal
Front Fog Lamp
1.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")
3.
Remove the front fog lamp assembly (A) by ...