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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
  3. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

  4. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER (EXCEPT HEV) ")

  5. Remove the expansion valve cover (A) after loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque:  8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Removing Expansion Valve Cover
    G12144997Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core after loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque:  8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    Fig 2: Removing Expansion Valve From Evaporator Core
    G12144998Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
    • When installing, replace with a new O-ring (B).
  7. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  8. Disconnect the heater hoses (A).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Heater Hoses
    G12144999Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are disconnected; drain it into a clean drip pan. Be sure not to let coolant spill on electrical parts or painted surfaces. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.
  9. Loosen the cowl cross member mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 4: Loosening Cowl Cross Member Mounting Bolts
    G12145000Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove both sides of front seat assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  11. Remove the floor console.

    (Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")

  12. Remove both sides of the front pillar trim.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

  13. Remove both sides of the cowl side trim.

    (Refer to Body - "COWL SIDE TRIM ")

  14. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  15. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

  16. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  17. Remove the multifunction switch.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")

  18. Lower the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

  19. Remove the front door scuff trim.

    (Refer to Body - "DOOR SCUFF TRIM ")

  20. Separate the accelerator pedal (A) after loosening the bolts.
    Fig 5: Separating Accelerator Pedal Bolts
    G12145001Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Separate the floor carpet (A) to allow space for removing the rear heating duct.

    [LH] 

    Fig 6: Removing Rear Heating Duct (LH)
    G12145002Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 7: Removing Rear Heating Duct (RH)
    G12145003Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the rear heating duct (A) after loosening the clip.

    [LH] 

    Fig 8: Removing Rear Heating Duct Clip (LH)
    G12145004Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 9: Removing Rear Heating Duct Clip (RH)
    G12145005Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the shift lever assembly.

    (Refer to Manual Transaxle System - "SHIFT LEVER ")

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "SHIFT LEVER ")

  24. Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Airbag Control Module (SRSCM) Connector
    G12145006Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors
    G12145007Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 12: Disconnecting Multi Box Connectors (LH)
    G12145008Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 13: Disconnecting Multi Box Connectors (RH)
    G12145009Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar.

    [LH] 

    Fig 14: Disconnecting Connector And Mounting Clips In Front Pillar (LH)
    G12145010Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 15: Disconnecting Connector And Mounting Clips In Front Pillar (RH)
    G12145011Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the drain hose (A).
    Fig 16: Removing Drain Hose
    G12145012Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  29. After loosening the nuts and bolts, remove the main crash pad and cowl cross bar assembly (A) altogether.

    [LH] 

    Fig 17: Removing Main Crash Pad And Cowl Cross Bar Assembly (LH)
    G12145013Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 18: Removing Main Crash Pad And Cowl Cross Bar Assembly (RH)
    G12145014Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  30. Disconnect the heater & blower unit connectors.
    1. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor (A), temperature control actuator (B) and FET (C) connectors, and then remove the wiring mounting clips.
      Fig 19: Disconnecting Evaporator Temperature Sensor
      G12145015Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the blower motor connector (A).
      Fig 20: Disconnecting Blower Motor Connector
      G12145016Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the intake actuator connector (A).
      Fig 21: Disconnecting Intake Actuator Connector
      G12145017Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Loosen the mounting screws from BCM unit and smart key unit.
      Fig 22: Loosening Mounting Screws From BCM Unit And Smart Key Unit
      G12145018Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Disconnect the aspirator hose (A).
      Fig 23: Disconnecting Aspirator Hose
      G12145019Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Disconnect the AFLS (A), temperature control actuator (B), mode control actuator (C) connectors and then remove the wiring mounting clips.
      Fig 24: Disconnecting AFLS, Temperature Control Actuator, Mode Control Actuator Connectors
      G12145020Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    7. Disconnect the auto defogging actuator connector (A) and then remove the wiring mounting clips.
    Fig 25: Disconnecting Auto Defogging Actuator Connector
    G12145021Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  31. Loosen the heater & blower unit mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 26: Loosening Heater & Blower Unit Mounting Bolt
    G12145022Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the heater and blower unit (A) from the crash pad after loosening the mounting nuts.
    Fig 27: Removing Heater And Blower Unit From Crash Pad Mounting Nuts
    G12145023Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  33. Separate the blower unit (B) from the heater unit (A) after loosening the screws.
    Fig 28: Separating Blower Unit From Heater Unit Screws (1 Of 3)
    G12145024Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 29: Separating Blower Unit From Heater Unit Screws (2 Of 3)
    G12145025Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 30: Separating Blower Unit From Heater Unit Screws (3 Of 3)
    G12145026Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  34. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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