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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Head Lamps: Repair procedures
Removal     Head lamps become very hot during use; do not touch them or any attaching hardware immediately after they have been turned off.     ...

Refrigerant line: Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system. 2. Replace faulty tube or hose.     Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of ...