Kia Stinger CK: Heater / Heater Core

Repair procedures
Replacement
1.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.

After loosening the nuts and bolts, remove the main crash pad and cowl cross bar assembly altogether.

(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")

3.

Remove the heater core (A).

4.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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.

Immediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.

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.

Apply sealant to the grommets.

Make sure that there is no air leakage.

Charge the system and test its performance.

Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater hoses and install the hose clamps securely.

Refill the cooling system with engine coolant.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system

Your vehicle may be equipped with the ISG system, which reduces fuel consumption by automatically shutting down the engine, when the vehicle is at a standstill. (For example : red light, stop sign and traffic jam) The engine starts automatically as soon as the starting conditions are met. The ISG system is ON whenever the engine is running. ✽ NOTICE When the engine automatically starts by the ISG system, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking brake warning light) may turn on for a few seconds.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Engine Oil

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