Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual — part 431

2008 HVAC

Heater - Sedona

HEATER UNIT

COMPONENT LOCATION

Fig. 1: Identifying Heater Unit Location
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COMPONENTS

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Fig. 2: Identifying Heater Unit Components (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 3: Identifying Heater Unit Components (2 Of 2)
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REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/ recycling/ charging station. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING

SYSTEM .

3. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator.

4. Remove the bolts (A) and the expansion valve (B) from the evaporator core.

Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.

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Fig. 4: Identifying Bolts And Expansion Valve
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5. Disconnect the inlet (C) and outlet (D) heater hoses from the heater unit.

Fig. 5: Identifying Inlet And Outlet Heater Hoses
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6. Remove the crash pad. Refer to CRASH PAD .

7. Remove the cowl cross bar assembly. Refer to COWL CROSS BAR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .

8. Disconnect the connectors from the temperature control actuator, the mode control actuator and the

evaporator temperature sensor.

9. Remove the heater & blower unit after loosening 3 mounting bolts.

CAUTION: Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are disconnected; drain it

into a clean drip pan. Be sure not to let coolant spill on electrical
parts or painted surfaces. If any coolant spills, rinse it off
immediately.

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