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

Inspection
1.
Ignition "OFF"
2.
Disconnect evaporator temperature sensor.
3.
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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