Kia Sportage: Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS): Components and Components Location

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Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS): Description and Operation

Description The system is intended to classify the occupancy status of the front passenger seat in a motor vehicle based upon the measured force on the bottom seat cushion. The system also com ...

Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS): Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. 2. Remove the front passenger seat assembly. (Refer to the Body group- Seat) 3. ...

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Audio Unit: Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad passenger''s garnish (A). (Refer to BD group - "Crash pad") 3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the cl ...

Intake Actuator: Description and Operation
Description 1. The intake actuator is located at the blower unit. 2. It regulates the intake door by signal from control unit. 3. Pressing the intake selection switch will shift between re ...