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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  3. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
  4. Loosen the drive belt.
  5. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor. Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
    Fig 1: Identifying Suction Line, Discharge Line, & Bolts
    G06525757Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the compressor clutch connector (A), and then remove 4 mounting bolts and the compressor (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Compressor Clutch Connector, Mounting Bolts, & Compressor
    G06525758Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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