Kia Sportage: Air conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Description and operation

The evaporator temperature sensor detects the evaporator core temperature and interrupts compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator from freezing by excessive cooling.

Evaporator Core Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station. ...

Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector. 3. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work. 2. Remove the glove box assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Glove box housing") ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Releasing the parking brake

To release the parking brake, depress the parking brake pedal a second time while applying the foot brake. The pedal will automatically extend to the fully released position. WARNING - Parking brake use All vehicles should always have the parking brake fully engaged when parked to avoid in ...