Kia Optima DL3: Chassis / Parking Brake

Repair procedures

Inspection

Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.

Stroke : 6 - 7 clicks

    Repair procedures Inspection Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage. Front Brake Front Brake Disc Thickness Check 1.

    Repair procedures Inspection Drive shaft 1. Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage

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    Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Lighting System

    Specifications Specification Item Tyep Watt (W) Front Headlamp A Type High beam LED - Low beam LED - Position/DRL LED -

    Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Blower Motor

    Repair procedures Inspection 1. Connect the battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation. 2. If the blower motor does not operate well, substitute with a known-good blower motor and check for proper operation.

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