Repair Procedures: 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.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the left extension cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Left Extension Cover
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Remove the left shower duct (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Left Shower Duct
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Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector (A).
Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the temperature control actuator (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Temperature Control Actuator & Connector (Driver)
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Remove the right extension cover (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Right Extension Cover
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Remove the main crash pad.
Refer to "CRASH PAD "
Remove the right shower duct (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Right Shower Duct
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Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector (A).
Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the temperature control actuator (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Temperature Control Actuator & Connector (Passenger)
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Installation is the reverse order of removal.