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April 21, 2017 Service bulletin

A/c evaporator freeze-up during extended drive

Kia technical service bulletin TSB-CLI026R1 for 2011-2013 Kia Sorento and 2011-2014 Kia Optima.

Bulletin number
TSB-CLI026R1
Component
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
Summary
TSB: A/C EVAPORATOR FREEZE-UP DURING EXTENDED DRIVE - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the evaporator temperature sensor of some 2011-2014MY Optima (TF/QF) and 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles ONLY (see production dates on Page 3), which may experience freezing of condensation on the evaporator core and the following A/C performance related concerns below. Do NOT refer to this bulletin or the resistance specifications listed in this bulletin for ANY other models.

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