Starter Replacement 2010 KIA Optima

2010-kia-optima

Starter Replacement

NOTE
Applicable vehicles:
G 2.4 DOHC

Removal

    • Disconnect the battery negative cable.
    • Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal (B) on the solenoid (C), then disconnect the connector (D) from the S terminal (E).

2010-kia-optima-starter-replacement-diagram

  • Remove the 2 bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter.
  • Installation is the reverse of removal.
  • Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.

NOTE
Applicable vehicles:
G 2.7 DOHC

Removal

    • Disconnect the battery negative cable.
    • Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal (B) on the solenoid (C), then disconnect the connector (D) from the S terminal (E).

2010-kia-optima-starter-replacement-diagram

  • Remove the 2 bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter.
  • Installation is the reverse of removal.
  • Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.
Installation
  • Reverse procedure to install and torque starter mounting bolts to 41 ft. lbs.