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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  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 ")

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

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

    Fig 1: Locating Expansion Valve Cover With Nut
    G12288401Courtesy 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., 6.5 - 10.1 Ib.ft)

    Fig 2: Remove Expansion Valve Bolts
    G12288402Courtesy 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. Disconnect the heater hoses (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Heater Hoses
    G12288403Courtesy 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.
  8. Loosen the cowl cross member mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 4: Remove Cowl Cross Member Mounting Bolts
    G12288404Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove both sides of front seat assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  10. Remove the floor console.

    (Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")

  11. Remove both sides of the front pillar trim.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

  12. Remove both sides of the cowl side trim.

    (Refer to Body - "COWL SIDE TRIM ")

  13. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

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

  14. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

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

  15. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  16. Remove the multifunction switch.

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

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

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

  18. Remove the front door scuff trim.

    (Refer to Body - "DOOR SCUFF TRIM ")

  19. Separate the accelerator pedal (A) after loosening the bolts.

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

    Fig 5: Locating Accelerator Pedal With Bolts
    G12288405Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the accelerator pedal after disconnecting the connector (A).
    Fig 6: Locating Accelerator Pedal Connector
    G12288406Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Separate the floor carpet (A) to allow space for removing the rear heating duct.

    [LH] 

    Fig 7: Separate Floor Carpet To Allow Space - LH
    G12288407Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 8: Separate Floor Carpet To Allow Space - RH
    G12288408Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the rear heating duct (A) after loosening the clip.

    [LH] 

    Fig 9: Locating Rear Heating Duct Clip - LH
    G12288409Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 10: Locating Rear Heating Duct Clip - RH
    G12288410Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the shift lever connector (A).
    Fig 11: Locating Shift Lever Connector
    G12288411Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the shift lever cable (B) in the direction of the arrow after removing the clip (A).
    Fig 12: Remove Clip
    G12288412Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 13: Remove Shift Lever Cable
    G12288413Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the shift lever assembly (A) after loosening the bolts.

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

    Fig 14: Locating Shift Lever Assembly With Bolts
    G12288414Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).
    Fig 15: Locating Airbag Control Module (SRSCM) Connector
    G12288415Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).
    Fig 16: Locating Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors
    G12288416Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 17: Locating Multi Box Connectors - LH
    G12288417Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 18: Locating Multi Box Connectors - RH
    G12288418Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  29. Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar.

    [LH] 

    Fig 19: Locating Connector & Mounting Clips - LH
    G12288419Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 20: Locating Connector & Mounting Clips - RH
    G12288420Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  30. Remove the drain hose (A).
    Fig 21: Locating Drain Hose
    G12288421Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  31. After loosening the nuts and bolts, remove the main crash pad and cowl cross bar assembly (A) altogether.

    [LH] 

    Fig 22: Locating Main Crash Pad & Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Nuts - LH
    G12288422Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 23: Locating Main Crash Pad & Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Nuts - RH
    G12288423Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the body control module (BCM).

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) ")

  33. Remove the heater control unit.

    (Refer to Controller - "HEATER CONTROL UNIT ")

  34. Disconnect the heater & blower unit connectors.
    1. Remove the smart key unit (A) after loosening the screws.
      Fig 24: Locating Smart Key Unit With Screws
      G12288424Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the temperature control actuator (A) and mode control actuator (B) connectors, and then remove the wiring mounting clips.
      Fig 25: Locating Temperature & Mode Control Actuator Connectors
      G12288425Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor (A), temperature control actuator (B) and FET (C) connectors, and then remove the wiring mounting clips.
      Fig 26: Locating Evaporator Temperature Sensor, Temperature Control Actuator & FET Connectors
      G12288426Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Disconnect the blower motor connector (A) and then remove the wiring mounting clips.
      Fig 27: Locating Blower Motor Connector
      G12288427Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Remove the aspirator hose (A) after loosening the screw.
      Fig 28: Locating Aspirator Hose With Screw
      G12288428Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Disconnect the intake actuator connector (A) and then remove the wiring mounting clips.
      Fig 29: Locating Intake Actuator Connector
      G12288429Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    7. Disconnect the PTC heater connector (A).
      Fig 30: Locating PTC Heater Connector
      G12288430Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  35. Remove the heater and blower unit (A) from the crash pad after loosening the mounting nuts.
    Fig 31: Remove Heater & Blower Unit With Mounting Nuts
    G12288431Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  36. Separate the blower unit (B) from the heater unit (A) after loosening the screws.
    Fig 32: Separate Blower Unit From Heater Unit (1 Of 3)
    G12288432Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 33: Separate Blower Unit From Heater Unit (2 Of 3)
    G12288433Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 34: Separate Blower Unit From Heater Unit (3 Of 3)
    G12288434Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  37. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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