The front fascia and tie down brackets are removed for baseplate installation. Tie down brackets will not be reinstalled. No holes to drill. The BX8869 is available for the Kia Optima vehicle. Attachment Tabs are 24 inches center to center and a height of 13 1/2 inches.
Section I – Installation Procedure
A. Pre-Installation Suggestions
1. It is advisable to disconnect the negative battery cable for 3 minutes before beginning installation, to avoid unintended air bag deployment. Note and record any anti-theft radio codes prior to disconnecting. (Figure 1 on PDF)
2. Remove the driver side lower dash and kick panels. Remove the steering wheel shroud. Figure 2 on PDF
Tools Needed: Dash Trim Tool, (Part #SIT-104), #2 Phillips Screwdriver, 5/16” open-ended wrench. Parts Included: Custom Bezel Mount (Part “A” and “B”), Two (2) cap nuts, and instructions.. Location of Mount: To the right of the climate control.
A. Installation Preparation:
1. Disconnect Negative Battery Cable Before Installation. Remove (4) Phillips Screws To Release Outer And Lower Dash Panel. Figure 1. Remove Steering Shroud Cover. 2. Sorento: Remove Air Duct On Passenger Side Of Engine Compartment To Access Ecm. Remove Back Side Ecm Connector Closest To Firewall Of Vehicle. Figure 2. Release Cover On Connector To Access Wiring. 3. Rondo: Remove The Left Side Pcm Connector On Driver Side Of The Engine Compartment.
When making the connections as detailed above, the Sorento RHD Wiring Diagram Manual (Pt No A3EE-EG 20A) must be available to confirm that the correct Connector, Pin Number and wire colour is identified before connection takes place.
City and highway tests
There are two different fuel consumption tests: one for city driving and one for highway driving. The city driving test simulates a 12 km, stop-and-go trip with an average speed of 32 km/h. The test includes time spent idling, as in waiting at traffic lights or in peak hour traffic, and two kinds of engine starts are used: the cold start, which is similar to starting a car in the morning after it has been parked all night; and the hot start, similar to restarting a vehicle after it has been warmed up, driven and stopped for a short time. The highway driving test represents ‘non-city’ driving
over a distance of 16.48 km, at an average speed of 77 km/h. The test is run from a hot start and has little idling time and no stops (except at the end of the test).
Following the successful launch of the all-new, widely acclaimed 2010 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle in Miami earlier this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) today launched the all-new 2010 Kia Forte compact sedan in Seattle. The Emerald City, known for its innovation and creativity, provides the perfect backdrop for Forte, a true pioneering player in its segment. On sale in North America early this summer, Forte is the first of its kind to offer consumers an impressive combination of standard safety, comfort and convenience features.
With performance-inspired, aggressive and sleek styling, Kia Motors America (KMA) today globally debuted the 2010 Forte Koup production vehicle during a press conference at the 2009 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Joining the Forte family in the KMA lineup, the company’s first-ever two-door coupe embodies the brand’s current bold design direction first seen on the concept version of the Soul urban passenger vehicle in 2006.
