Kia Sportage: Air conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Description and operation
The evaporator temperature sensor detects the evaporator core temperature and
interrupts compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator from freezing
by excessive cooling.

Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
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Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
3.
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Other information:
Removal
1.
Shift the gear to "N".
2.
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechnical System - "Air Cleaner")
3.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
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Description
CMF Battery
The CMF(Closed Maintenance Free) battery is, as the name implies, totally maintenance
free and has no removable battery cell caps.
The CMF(Closed Maintenance Free) battery does not require water replenishment
for the repair.
The battery is ...