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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Rear seat armrest
To use the armrest, pull it forward from the seatback. ...

CVVT Oil Temperature Sensor (OTS): Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the OTS connector. 3. Remove the OTS. 4. After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant, measure resistance ...