Kia Optima: Air Conditioning System / Cluster Ionizer
Components and components location
| Components Location |
| 1. Condenser |
Description and operation
| Description |
The cluster ionizer makes disinfection and decomposition of bad smell from the air-conditioner or inflow air. And it cleans the inside air of a vehicle.
When the ignition switch is ON, the ionizer runs "CLEAN" mode and then "ION" mode, switching between both modes.
In the "CLEAN" mode, the cluster ionizer generates negative ions and positive ions to help clean smells from the air.
In the "ION" mode, the cluster ionizer generates negative ions and cleans inside air of a vehicle.
Repair procedures
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Press the MODE switch more then 4 times within 2 seconds while pressing the OFF switch.
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| Replacement |
| 1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the crash pad center panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Center Panel") |
| 3. |
Loosen the mounting screw and remove the passenger shower duct (A).
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| 4. |
Separate the cluster ionizer connector (A). |
| 5. |
Loosen the mounting screws and remove the cluster ionizer (B).
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| 6. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Auto Defogging Sensor
Description and operation
Description
The auto defogging sensor is installed on the front window glass. The sensor
judges and sends signal if moisture occurs to blow out wind for defog ...
Heater
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Other information:
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