Kia Cee'd: Heater / Evaporator Core Repair procedures
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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Remove the heater & blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")
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Separate the blower unit from the heater unit after loosening 3 screws.
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Remove the heater unit lower case (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
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Pull out the evaporator core (A) from heater unit.
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Be careful that the inlet and outlet pipe are not bent
during heater core and evaporator core removal/installation.
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Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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If you're installing a new evaporator, add refrigerant oil (PAG
OIL).
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Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply
a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure
to use the right O-rings for R-134a or R-1234yf to avoid leakage.
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Immediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container,
and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
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Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it
off immediately
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Apply sealant to the grommets.
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Make sure that there is no air leakage.
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Charge the system and test its performance.
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Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater hoses and install
the hose clamps securely.
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Refill the cooling system with engine coolant
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the heater & blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater - &q ...
Description
The heater unit includes mode control actuator and temperature control actuator.
The temperature control actuator is located at the heater unit. It regulates
the t ...
Heater Core Repair procedures
Temperature Control Actuator Description and operation