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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Remove the front bumper.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")

  4. Disconnect the horn connector (A).
  5. Disconnect the hood latch connector (B).
  6. Disconnect the over flow hose (C).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Hood Latch Connector
    G11863395Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the cooling fan assembly.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLING FAN ")

  8. Remove the radiator upper bracket (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 2: Removing Radiator Upper Bracket (LH)
    G11863396Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 3: Removing Radiator Upper Bracket (RH)
    G11863397Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Separate the radiator assembly (A) to obtain space for remove the air guard.
    Fig 4: Separating Radiator Assembly
    G11863398Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the air guard (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 5: Removing Air Guard (LH)
    G11863399Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 6: Removing Air Guard (RH)
    G11863400Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) from the condenser.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Discharge Line And Liquid Line From Condenser
    G11863401Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the condenser (A) from the radiator.

    [LH] 

    Fig 8: Removing Condenser From Radiator (LH)
    G11863402Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 9: Removing Condenser From Radiator (RH)
    G11863403Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 10: Locating Condenser
    G11863404Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • When installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil.
    • Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a to avoid leakage.
    • Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
    • Charge the system, and test its performance.
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