Kia Stinger: Heater / Heater Core
Repair procedures
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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2. |
After loosening the nuts and bolts, remove the main crash pad and cowl
cross bar assembly altogether.
(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")
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3. |
Remove the heater core (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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, 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 refrigerant oil on the vehicle as it may damage
the paint. If refrigerant oil comes in contact with 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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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Heater Unit
Components
[LH]
1. Air guard
2. Anti noise p ...
Description and operation
Description
The heater unit consists of mode control actuator and temperature control actuator.
Located in the heater unit, the temperature control actuator ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear transverse trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Front
muffler
2. Front muffler bracket (2WD)
3. Front muffler bracket (AWD)
4. Center muffler
5. Rear muffler (RH)
6. Rear
muffler (LH)
7. Rear muffler bracket
8. Rubber hanger
9. ...