Kia Sportage: Cluster ionizer
Components and
Components Location
Component Location

Description and
Operation
Description
1. The function of cluster ionizer is cleaning air by sterilizing and
dissolving of air conditioner.
2. The function of cluster ionizer is controlling mold caused by stench of air
conditioner and external inflow of air.
Repair procedures
Inspection
1. Press the OFF switch more then 4 times within 2 seconds while pressing the
MODE switch.

* Diagnostic procedure refer to DTC code.
Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the extension cover (A).

3. Remove the shower duct (A).

4. Loosen the screws and then remove the cluster ionizer (A).

5. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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Heater Case (LH)
Heater Case (RH)
Heater Lower Case
Separator
Shower Duct
Heater Core
Evaporator Core
Components and
Components Location
Component Location
Description and
Operation
Description
1. Heater unit includes mode control actuator and temperature control
actuator.
2.
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AWD is useful when extra traction is
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Repair procedures
Removal
1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to "Release Residual
Pressure in Fuel Line" in this group).
2. Remove the rear seat cushion (Refer to "Seat" in BD group).
3. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
4. Disconnect the fuel рumр connector