Kia Sorento: Blower Unit Replacement
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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| 2. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
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| 3. |
When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - “Coolant”)
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| 4. |
Remove the expansion valve cover (A).
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Remove the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.
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Disconnect the inlet (A) and outlet (B) heater hoses from the
heater unit.
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Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
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| 8. |
Remove the front pillar trim.
(Refer to Body - "Interior Trim")
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| 9. |
Remove the front seat assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Front Seat")
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| 10. |
Remove the console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Console")
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| 11. |
Remove the shift lever assembly.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "Shift lever")
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| 12. |
Remove the cowl side trim.
(Refer to Body - "Interior Trim")
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| 13. |
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad")
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| 14. |
Remove the steering column shroud panel.
(Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")
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| 15. |
Lower the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.
(Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")
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| 16. |
Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad")
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| 17. |
After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the rear airduct
(A).
[LH]
[RH]
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| 18. |
Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).
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| 19. |
Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).
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| 20. |
Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).
[Driver's side]
[Passenger's side]
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| 21. |
Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips in the front
pillar.
[Driver's side]
[Passenger's side]
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| 22. |
After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the reinforce panel
(A).
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| 23. |
After loosening the nuts and bolts remove the main crash pad (B)
and cowl cross bar assembly (B) together.
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| 24. |
Loosen the drain hose fixing clip under the vehicle.
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| 25. |
Disconnect the heater unit connectors.
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| 26. |
Remove the heater and blower unit from the crash pad after loosening
the mounting nuts.
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Separate the blower unit from the heater unit after loosening
the screws.
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| 28. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Blower Unit Components
1. Intake Case (LH)
2. Intake Case (RH)
3. Intake Door
4. Cowl Seal
5. NVH Seal
6. Blower Upper Case
7. Cluster Ionizer
8. Blower Lower Case
9. Power Mosfet (DAT ...
Blower Motor Inspection
1.
Connect the battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation.
2.
If the blower motor does not operate well, substitute with a know ...
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Parking Brake Pedal Assembly Adjustment
Parking Brake Pedal Stroke Adjustment
1.
Operate the parking brake pedal through a full stroke over 3 times
for setting the parking cables.
2.
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Vehicle handling instructions
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (higher ground clearanc ...
Auto Defogging Actuator Description
The auto defogging sensor is installed on front window glass. The sensor
judges and sends signal if moisture occurs to blow out wind for defogging. The
air conditioner control module receives ...