Kia Sportage: Rear Glass Defogger Switch
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the center fascia panel.
(Refer to BE - "Audio")
3. Remove the heater and А/С controller (A) after disconnecting the connector
(B).

NOTE
Take care not to damage the hook when removing the heater and А/С
controller.
Installation
1. Install the heater and А/С controller.
2. Install the center fascia panel.
Inspection
1. The rear glass defogger switch inputs can be checked using the GDS.
2. To check the input value of rear glass defogger switch, select option "BCM".
3. Select option "Current Data".

4. To check the input value of rear glass defogger switch in force mode,
select option.

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Windshield wiper arm & blade
Wiper & washer switch
Windshield washer hose
Windshield wiper motor & linkage
Washer motor (Front)
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SEE MORE:
Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens cover from lamp housing
Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
Install a new bulb in the socket.
Align the lens cover tabs with the
lamp housing not
Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram
[AUX, USB, iPod Jack]
Description and Operation
Description
The AUX, iPod and USB JACK on the center console is for customers who like to listen to external portable music players like the MP3, iPod, earphone, USB memory stick, CD player and etc