097

GROUP
BODY
NUM BER
097
MODEL
2011-2012MY
Optima (TF)
DATE
June 2013
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
COM BINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: FUEL FILLER DOOR
INSPECTION AND UPGRADE PROCEDURE (SA 145)
This bulletin provides the procedure for inspecting and repairing a potential co ncern with the fuel fi ller
door operation on some Optima (TF) vehicles, produced from September 20 10 to December 2011 . The
potential concern relates to decreased clearance betwee n the fuel fi ller opener and the fuel filler door
latch which may cause the fuel filler door to be difficult to open or close. Follow the procedures outlined
in this bulletin to resolve the concern.
For vehicles not on the Affected Vehicles list, but with a customer concern as described above, perform
the procedure outlined in this bulletin and submit a warranty claim per "customer concern" (Standard
TSB) claim information on page 5.
*NOTICE
A Service Action Is a repair program without customer notification that Is
performed during the warranty period. Any dealer requesting to perform this
repair outside the warranty period wlll require DPSM approval.
Repair status for a VIN Is provided on WebDCS (Service> Warranty Coverage>
Warranty Coverage Inquiry> Campaign Information). Not completed Recall
I Service Action reports are avallable on WebDCS (Consumer Affairs> Not
Completed Recall> Reca ll VIN> Select Report) , which Includes a llst of affected
vehicles.
This Issue number Is SA 145 .
Fiie Under:

Circulate To:
X General Manager
X Service Adv lsor(s) X Tec hnlclan(s)
X Service Manager
X Parts Manager
X Body Shop Manager X Fleet Repair
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SUBJEC?.
COMBINED.TSB/SERVICE ACTION: FUEL FILLER DOOR
INSRECTIQN AND UPGRADE PROCEDURE (SA 145)
*NOTICE
Optima VINs which start with KNA are designated Optima (TF) and built In South Korea .
Optima VINs that start with 5XX are designated Optima (QF) and bullt In the United States.
Inspection Procedure:
1. Open the fue l filler door and verify any
clearance issues preventing the door from
opening or closing correctly.
•
If the door operation is normal, no
further steps will be necessary.
•
If there is evidence of abnormal
operation due to clea rance concerns ,
proceed to the Service Procedure
below.
Service Procedure:
1. Open the fuel filler door and locate the
latch assembly.
TSB : BODY 097 (SA 145)
Optima (TF)
June 20 13
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SUBJEC?.
COMBINED.TSB/SERVICE
ACTION: FUEL FILLER DOOR
-. '
INSg~<:;:HON AND UPGRADE PROCEDURE (SA 145)
2. Note the location of the upper and lower
alignment guides (A) protrudi ng from the
body of the fuel filler door latch.
These guides need to be fi led down as noted
below:
Uppe r alignment guide: remove 1mm
(.039") from top surface of guide at the front
edge and taper it to remove 1.7-2.0mm
(.066"- .078") at the rear edge .
Remove
1.7mm-2.0mm
Remove
1.0mm
Lower allgmne nt guide: remove 1mm
(.039") from top surface of guide at the front
edge and taper it to remove 1.7-2 .0mm
(.066"- .078") at the rear edge.
Remove
1.7mm-2.0mm
Remove
1.0mm
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Optima (TF )
June 2013
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COMBl~ED
SUBJEC'f.
TSB/SERVICE ACTION: FUEL FILLER DOOR
lrNS.BE_QJ.iQN AND UPGRADE PROCEDURE (SA 145)
3. Use a triangular file to remove th e required
material from the top surface of each
alignment guide, as shown. W hen fili ng
is complete, use shop air to remove any
debris from the fuel filler area .
*NOTICE
Be careful HQ.I to file down the
door latch pin.
Be careful HQ.I to scratch paint.
4. Verify proper operation of the fuel filler door prior to releasing the vehicle .
AFFECTED VEHIC LE PRODUCTIO N RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Optima (TF)
From Sep. 2010- Dec. 2011
REQUIRED TOOL:
Tool Name
Figure
Triangular File
TSB: BODY 097 (SA 145)
Optima (TF)
June 2013
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SUBJEC'r.
COMBlNEO TSB/SERVICE ACTION: FUEL FILLER DOOR
NS E ~{t,ON AND UPGRADE PROCEDURE (SA 145)
SERVICE ACTION WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION:
Claim
N
Repair
Labor Op
c
Causal PIN
Qty.
Code
l'fpe
v
69510 2TOOO
Code
0
N51
v
69510 2TOOO
C23
0
Description
Code
(SA145)
Fuel Filler Door
Inspection
13006710
(SA145)
Fuel Filler Door
Inspect and
Adjust
130067RO
Op Time
0 .1
M/H
0.2
M/H
Replacement
Part No.
Qty
N/A
0
N/A
0
Note: Only one Labor Op can be claim ed
STANDARD WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION:
Use this information only to file a warranty claim for veh icles for which :
1. A customer complains of the same concern.
2. The VI N does not appear on the Affected Vehicles list for Service Action 145.
3. The vehicle model year and production date range are as identified in this bul letin.
c
Claim
l'fpe
Causal PIN
Qty.
N
Code
Code
w
695 10 2TOOO
0
N51
C23
Repair
Description
Labor Op
Code
Op
Time
Replacement
Part No.
Qty
(BOD 097)
Fuel Filler Door
In spect and Adjust
69510F02
0.2
M/H
N/A
0
*NOTICE
VIN Inquiry data for this repair Is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia
retailers should reference SA145 when accessing the WebDCS system .
TSB: BODY 097 (SA 145)
Optima (TF)
June 2013
GROUP
MODEL
Body
2013MY
Optima (QF)
NUMBER
DATE
098
June 2013
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
suBJecT:
OPTIMA RIGHT HAND FENDER SPLIT REPAIR PROCEDURE
This bulletin provides information related to some 2013MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from
May 17, 2013 to May 18, 2013, which may exhibit a split in the metal on the inner portion of the
right hand side fender. This condition is only present on the right side fender. Follow the
procedure outlined in this bulletin to repair the concern , without replacing the fender.
RH Fender Assembly
Fiie Under: 
Circulate To:
Ill General Manager
Ill Service Advisors
II Technicians
II Service Manager
II Parts Manager
[JI Body Shop Manager
[JI Fleet Repair
OP-ITTIMA·;RIGHT HAND FENDER SPLIT REPAIR
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PROCEDURE
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1.
Use a 2mm bit to drill a hole at each end
of the affected area.
2.
Using a sanding pad and water, remove
the paint from the affected area. Sanding
should continue until the bare metal is
visible.
*NOTICE
After sanding Is complete, clean the
paint debris from the affected area
using shop air.
3.
Mask off the affected area to avoid
overspray contamination of fender and
engine compartment After masking is
complete, apply air-dry primer to the
area.
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4.
After primer has been applied , proceed
to apply PVC sealer to the affected area.
Be sure to fUlly cover the split and both
drilled holes with a sufficient amount of
seam sealer.
5.
Allow sealer time to dry and then re-paint
affected area to match the original paint
6.
After painting is complete , apply clear
coat to the affected area.
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AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Optima (QF)
From May 17, 2013 to May 18, 2013
MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Number
Part Descripti on
Figure
Remark
Power drill with 2mm
drill bit
1
Drill and Drill Bit
2
Sanding Pad
3
Masking Paper
4
Air-Dry Primer
5
PVC Sealer
High Tech Seam
Sea ler- Part No.
P10200
6
Paint and Clear Coat
Paint to match
exterior color
400 Grit Sanding
Paper
standard masking
paper
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION:
Clalm
Type
w
Causal
P/N
66311
2TOOO
c
Qty
N
Code
Code
0
N50
C07
Repair
Desc.
Labor Op
Code
Op
llme
Replacement
P/N
Qty
(TSB BOD 098)
Fender SplitRepair
66300RZZ*
Sublet
N/A
0
"Use Sublet Op Code 66300RZZ and X1 Sublet Code for the body shop repair.
TSB: BOD 098 Optima (QF) June 2013