Kia Sportage: General Information, Troubleshooting, Special Service Tools
Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning / General Information, Troubleshooting, Special Service Tools
General Information
Specification
Air Conditioner
Blower Unit
Heater And Evaporator Unit
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptoms Table
Before replacing or repairing air conditioning components, first determine if the malfunction is due to the refrigerant charge, air flow or compressor.
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
After collecting the malfunction, check the complete system to ensure that performance is satisfactory.
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
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General Safety Information and
Caution
Instructions
When Handling Refrigerant
1. R-134a liquid refrigerant is highly volatile. A drop on the skin of your
hand could result in localized frostbite.
When handling the refrigerant,
Repair procedures
Refrigerant System Service Basics
Refrigerant Recovery
Use only service equipment that is U.L-listed and is certified to meet the
requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
4FC-134a(R-134a) from t
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Crash Pad
Components and Components Location
Components
Main crash pad assembly
Crash pad side cover
[LH]
Crash pad side cover
[RH]
Cluster fascia panel
Reinforcing panel
Crash pad lower panel
Center fascia panel
Crash pad garnish
Glove box housing
Glove box
Cowl cross bar
Preparation for assembly - Replacing body panel
Preparation for assembly
1. Spot weld finish
Use a disk grinder or similar tool to finish spot weld
mark. Do not grind more than is necessary to smooth
surface.
2. Panel preparation
Repair any bent or uneven areas with a hammer to
improve the assembly process.
3. Cutting a rough area for
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