Kia Optima: Heater / Evaporator Core
Repair procedures
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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2. |
Remove the heater and blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")
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3. |
Loosen the mounting screws, lock pin and remove the evaporator core cover
(A).

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4. |
Remove the evaporator cover (A) from heater unit.
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Be careful that the inlet and outlet pipe are not bent
during heater core and evaporator core removal/installation.
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5. |
Separate the evaporator temperature sensor (A) from the evaporator core.

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6. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the heater and blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater - " ...
Components and components location
Components Location
1. Temperature control actuator
[LH]
2. Temperature control actuator
[RH]
Description and ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front console assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
[SBC Console]
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When removing w ...
Schematic diagrams
Schematic Diagram
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
After disconnecting the vapor hose from the PCV valve, remove the PCV
valve.
2.
Reconnect the PCV valve to the vapor hose.
3.
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