Kia Optima: Replacement - Mode Control Actuator. Repair procedures - Temperature Control Actuator - Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Using the screwdriver, remove the side cover (A).

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

4. Disconnect the connector (A), and then remove the crash pad lower cover.

5. Remove the shower duct (A).

6. Loosen the mounting bolts and than remove the BCM.

(Refer to BE group - “BCM”)

7. Disconnect the mode control actuator connector (A).
8. Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the mode control actuator (B).

9. Installation is the reverse order of removal.

Inspection
1. Ignition "OFF” 2. Disconnect the connector of mode control actuator. 3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode w ...

Blower
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Trailer Towing
We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing. ...

Inflation Pressures
All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked monthly when the tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than one ...

Cup holder
WARNING - Hot liquids Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you may burn yourself. Such a burn to the driver ...

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