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:
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Remove the air cleaner element.
2.
Check if the air filter is excessively dirty. If so, replace the air
cleaner element.
3.
If the air cleaner element needs to be cleaned, blow compre ...
Specifications
Specifications
Items
Specification
Operating voltage
DC 9 - 16 V
Operating temperature
-22 to 167 °F (-30 to +75 °C)
Dark current
MAX. 1 mA
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