Heater Control Unit Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the cluster fascia panel cap (B) and then loosening the mounting screw.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cluster fascia panel (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Cluster Fascia Panel & Cap
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Cluster Fascia Panel Connector
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Remove the crash pad garnish cap (B) and then loosening the mounting screw.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Crash Pad Garnish & Cap
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center fascia panel (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Center Fascia Panel & Mounting Screws
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Center Fascia Panel Connectors
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the heater control unit (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Heater Control Unit & Mounting Screws
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Heater Control Unit Connector
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
- Replace any damage clips.