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Uneven Windshield Defroster Performance (CLI030)

Publication date: 2016-02-01
Reference number: CLI030

UNEVEN WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE

UNEVEN WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): CLI030, Date of Issue:  February, 2016
KIA: 2014~2015 Soul (PS)
GROUP: Climate

SERVICE INFORMATION

This bulletin provides the procedure to install vent clips on some 2014~2015MY Soul (PS) vehicles, produced from July 21, 2013 through April 5, 2015, which may exhibit uneven windshield defroster performance. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to install two (2) clips onto the center dash vents to resolve the concern.

Part Name Figure
Vent Clip (RH)
G10238082
Vent Clip (LH)
G10238083

SERVICE PROCEDURE

  1. Locate the mounting locations for the vent clips on the center dash vents, as shown.
    CAUTION: Be sure to wear disposable gloves throughout this procedure to avoid soiling interior trim panels.
    G10238084
  2. Install the left and right vent clips onto the two innermost openings of the dash vents, as shown.
    NOTE: dash shown removed to improve illustration clarity only.
    NOTE: Make sure to avoid dropping the clips into the vents.
  3. Apply downward pressure on each vent clip to secure in place, as shown.
    G10238085

PRODUCTION DATE

Model Production Date Range
Soul (PS) From July 21, 2013 through April 5, 2015

PART INFORMATION

Part Name Part Number Qty. Figure
Vent Clip (RH) 84813 B2900FFF 1
G10238086
Vent Clip (LH) 84813 B2000FFF 1
G10238087

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Claim Type Causal P/N Qty. N Code C Code Repair Description Labor Op Code Op Time Replacement P/N Qty.
W 84810 B2000EQ 1 I14 ZZ1 (CLI 030) Defroster Vent Clip Install (RH/LH) 84813F00 0.2 M/H 84813 B2900FF and 84813 B2000FFF 1