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
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Blower
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