Kia Sportage: 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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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, be sure to wear gloves.
2. It is standard prac
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 the air conditioning system.
CAUTION
Air condi
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Operating front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are designed to provide
improved visibility when visibility is poor
due to fog, rain or snow, etc.
The fog lights will turn on when the fog
light switch (1) is turned to the on position
aft
Specifications
Specifications
Tightening Torques
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools