Kia Picanto: Heater / Heater Core
Repair procedures
1. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
2. | Remove the heater unit.
(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")
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3. | Remove the heater core cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
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4. | Pull out the heater core (A) from the heater unit.
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5. | Install in the reverse order of removal. •
| When installing a new heater core, 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 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. Mode Control Actuator
Description and operation
Description
The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit. ...
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.Remove the heater unit.
(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")
3.Remove the Evaporator temperature ...
Other information:
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should be
replaced according to the maintenance
schedule. If the vehicle is operated in
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads for a long period, it should
be inspected more frequently and replaced
earlier. When you replace ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Glove box housing assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to r ...