Kia Sportage: Rear Glass Defogger Switch
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the center fascia panel.
(Refer to BE - "Audio")
3. Remove the heater and А/С controller (A) after disconnecting the connector
(B).
NOTE
Take care not to damage the hook when removing the heater and А/С
controller.
Installation
1. Install the heater and А/С controller.
2. Install the center fascia panel.
Inspection
1. The rear glass defogger switch inputs can be checked using the GDS.
2. To check the input value of rear glass defogger switch, select option "BCM".
3. Select option "Current Data".
4. To check the input value of rear glass defogger switch in force mode,
select option.
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Repair procedures
Inspection
1. Disconnect the ignition switch connector (B) and key warning switch
connector (A) from under the steering column.
2. Check for continuity between the terminals.
3. If continuity is not specified, replace the switch.
Removal
1. Disconnect the nega
The climate control system uses cooling
and heating to help maintain a pleasant
environment inside the vehicle.
System operation
Ventilation
Set the mode to the
position.
Set the air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position.
Set the temperature control to the
desired pos