October 23, 2017 Service bulletin

Pitstop - optima trunk torsion bar adjustment

Kia technical service bulletin PS524 for 2016-2018 Kia Optima.

Bulletin number: PS524
Component: Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk
Summary: PITSTOP - OPTIMA TRUNK TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - On some 2016-2018MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, there may be a concern with the trunk not opening as designed when using transmitter key fob or Smart Trunk feature. This may be caused by improper assembly of the trunk torsion bar (A) and trunk lid hinge. Follow the procedure in this publication to correct this concern.

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