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Heater Control Unit Replacement

CAUTION:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
    Fig 1: Crash Pad Side Cover
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  2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
    Fig 2: Crash Pad Lower Panel
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  3. Disconnect the connectors (A).

    (LH) 

    Fig 3: Crash Pad Lower Panel Connectors (LH)
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    (RH) 

    Fig 4: Crash Pad Lower Panel Connectors (RH)
    G07380347Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish (RH) (A).
    Fig 5: Crash Pad Garnish (RH)
    G07380348Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the heater control unit (A).
    Fig 6: Heater Control Unit
    G07380349Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connectors (A) and hose (B).
    Fig 7: Heater Control Unit Connectors & Hose
    G07380350Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
  • Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
  • Replace any damaged clips.