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Genuine Kia Spectra Heater Core
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Kia Spectra Core Assembly-Heater
Part Number: 971382F005$237.68 MSRP: $348.10You Save: $110.42 (32%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Kia Spectra Heater Core Assembly
Part Number: 1K2A161A10$162.34 MSRP: $236.30You Save: $73.96 (32%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Kia Spectra Core Assembly-Heater
Part Number: 971382F000$235.20 MSRP: $344.47You Save: $109.27 (32%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Kia Spectra Heater Core
The Kia Spectra Heater Core warms the cabin air and keeps the windows clear by using wasted engine heat. Hidden under the dash, this Heater Core looks like a small radiator crafted out of aluminum or brass fins, and hot coolant pushed by the water pump runs through its tubes while the interior blower pushes air across the metal, transforming engine heat into a toasty flow for passengers. Over the model years, Spectra cars have had two primary forms of control, one with a simple valve controlling coolant flow into the Heater Core and the other with a blend door that redirects air around it, which works well with air-conditioning to enhance dehumidification for the reheating stage. Later versions of Kia Spectra include electromechanical actuators and thermistors to provide split-zone comfort, but the basic Heater Core concept is still the same miniature radiator concept. Common headaches include clogging, leaks, and corrosion that can require near total dashboard removal, which are kept in check with responsible coolant maintenance, going a long way toward extending the life of the Heater Core in any Kia Spectra, which must be responsible for the health of the overall Kia powertrain.
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Kia Spectra Heater Core Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to Remove the Heater Core on Kia Spectra?A:If so equipped, have the air conditioning system refrigerant discharged and recovered by an air conditioning technician. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Drain the cooling system. Disconnect the air conditioning evaporator lines and note the drain tube at the firewall. Plug the ends of line fittings going to the rest of the A/C system to prevent contamination. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core tubes at the firewall. Remove the instrument panel. Disconnect and remove any harnesses fastened to the heater/air conditioning unit that would hinder its removal. Remove the mounting fasteners for the blower and evaporator housing, then lift that section of the heater/air conditioning unit out of the vehicle, ensuring not to damage the seals for the condenser lines and the evaporator drain tube. Remove the mounting fasteners for the remaining heater/air conditioning unit section and then lift it out of the vehicle. Remove the cover that secures the heater core tubes. Take out the heater core. When reinstalling the heater/air conditioning unit, ensure that the evaporator drain tube is correctly positioned through the firewall hole. Connect all electrical connectors on the heater/air conditioning unit before repositioning the instrument panel. Reconnect the heater hoses in the engine compartment. Reconnect the battery. Refill the cooling system. If equipped with A/C, have the system evacuated, recharged, and leak-tested by the technician who initially discharged it.
