Kia Sportage: Controller / Heater & A/C Control Unit (Manual) Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

3.	Remove the shift lever knob (A).

4.	Using a screw driver or remover, remove the console upper cover (A).

5.	Disconnect the console upper cover connector (A).

6.	Using a screw driver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover[RH] (A).

7.	Remove the crash pad garnish (A) after loosening the screws.

8.	Remove the center fascia lower panel (A) after loosening the screws.

9.	Disconnect the connectors (A).

10.	Remove the heater & A/C control unit (A) after loosening the screws.

11.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector are connected in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

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