Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Evaporator Core Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
8steps
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Replacement
  • Be sure to read and observe the "General Safety Information and Caution" before performing any work on the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injury.
  • Before performing any work, be sure to disconnect high voltage related to the high voltage system (refer to "High Voltage Disconnection Procedure"). Failure to follow safety instructions may result in serious electric shock.
  1. Charge the refrigerant using the refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station.
  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Disconnect the high-voltage circuit. (Refer to Electric Vehicle Battery System - "High Voltage Disconnection Procedure")
  4. Remove the heater and blower unit assembly. (Refer to "Heater" - "Heater")
  5. Remove the fixing clip (A) after loosening the fixing screws.
  6. Remove the lower heater case (B) after loosening the lower heater case mounting bolt (A).
  7. Pull out the evaporator core (A) from the heater unit.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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