Kia Sportage: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

 Active air flap

Active air flap system controls the air flap below the front bumper to cool the vehicle parts and improve energy efficiency. Active air flap malfunction Check Active Air Flap System The active air flap system may not operate normally if the air flap is temporarily opened due to fo

 Inspection - Repair procedures

Connecting Rod 1. Check the connecting rod end play. Using a feeler gauge, measure the end play while moving the connecting rod back and forth. End play: Standard : 0.10 ~ 0.25mm (0.0039 ~ 0.0098in.) Limit: 0.35mm (0.0138in.) If out-of-tolerance, install a new connecting rod. If sti