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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Components Location
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Description and
Operation
Description
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2.
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1. Commercial spot welding machines do not perform
as well as the machines used in the manufacturing
process. When spot welding, increase the number
of spot welds by 30% (1.3 times the original number
of welds).
2. When spot welding, weld in the middle of the joint.
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Components and Components
Location
Components
Tie rod end
Locknut
Bellows
Bellows band
Tie rod
Rack bar
Dust packing
Pinion assembly
Dust cap
Oil seal
Ball bearing
Needle bearing
Lock nut
Yoke plug
Yoke spring
O-ring
Spring
Support yoke assembly
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