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.

Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
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Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
3.
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Other information:
Adjustment
EPB Release
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Connect the GDS to the data link connector located underneath the dash
panel.
3.
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the glove box hosing.
(Refer to Body - "Glove Box Hosing")
3.
Disconnect the body control module connectors (A).
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