Kia Optima: Replacement - Evaporator Temperature Sensor. Repair procedures - Air Conditioning System - Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: 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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