Kia Optima Hybrid: Air Conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Ignition "OFF"

2.	Disconnect evaporator temperature sensor.

Using the multi-tester, Measure resistance between terminal "1" and "2" of evaporator temperature sensor.

Specification

Evaporator core temperature[°C(°F)]	Resistance[K?]
-10 / (14)	43.35
0 / (32)	27.62
10 / (50)	18.07
20 / (68)	12.11
30 / (86)	8.3
40 / (104)	5.81

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the crash pad lower cover (A).

3.	Remove the evaporator temperature sensor (A), by pulling it after rotating 90° in a counterclockwise direction.

4.	Installation is the reverse order of removal.

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