Kia Sportage: 4WD Control System / Repair procedures
The friction material inside the coupling will degrade over time. Therefore,
corresponding compensation values must be referenced and entered after replacing
the controller or the coupling.
Compensation Requirement and Procedure
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Simultaneous replacement of 4WD ECU (Controller) and coupling
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Does not require compensation.
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2. |
Replacement of coupling only
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Reset the 4WD ECU's (Controller) clutch learning.
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3. |
Replacement of 4WD ECU (Controller) only
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Before replacement: Check the ECU's clutch learning.



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After replacement: Enter the original ECU's clutch learning
into the replacement ECU.



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Components Location
1. 4WD
ECU
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Other information:
Description
Communication Network Diagram
Abbreviation
Expalnation
ACU
Airbag Control Unit
ABS
Anti-lock Brake System
AEB
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front / rear bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
(Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Cover")
3.
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