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Repair Procedures: Removal

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[Lambda Engine] 

  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 (-) battery terminal.
  3. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
  4. Remove the transmission under cover (A).
  5. Remove the engine room under cover (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Room Under Cover
    G11804204Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the drive belt.

    (Proceed to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")

  7. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line and discharge line from the compressor.

    Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

    NOTE: Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
  8. Disconnect the compressor switch connector (A).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Compressor Switch Connector
    G11804205Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the compressor by loosening the mounting bolts.

    [Top] 

    Fig 3: Removing Compressor Mounting Bolts (Top)
    G11804206Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Bottom] 

    Fig 4: Removing Compressor Mounting Bolts (Bottom)
    G11804207Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Tau Engine] 

    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 (-) battery terminal.
    3. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
    4. Remove the cooling fan.

      (Proceed to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLING FAN ")

    5. Loosening the drive belt.

      (Proceed to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")

    6. Remove the transmission under cover (A).
    7. Remove the engine room under cover (B).
      Fig 5: Removing Engine Room Under Cover
      G11804208Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    8. Loosening the compressor under mounting bolt (A).
      Fig 6: Loosening Compressor Under Mounting Bolt
      G11804209Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    9. Remove the front wheel and tire [LH] (A) from front hub.
      Fig 7: Removing Front Wheel And Tire (LH) From Front Hub
      G11804210Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    10. Loosening the bolt (B) and clip (C) then remove the side bracket (A).
      Fig 8: Removing Side Bracket Bolt
      G11804211Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 9: Removing Side Bracket Clip
      G11804212Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    11. Loosening the compressor rear mounting bolt (A).
      Fig 10: Loosening Compressor Rear Mounting Bolt
      G11804213Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    12. Loosening the nuts (A) and then disconnect the suction hose (B) and discharge hose (C).
      Fig 11: Disconnecting Suction Hose Nuts
      G11804214Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 12: Disconnecting Discharge Hose Nuts
      G11804215Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    13. After disconnect the ECV connector (A), loosening the compressor upper mounting bolt (B).
      Fig 13: Loosening Compressor Upper Mounting Bolt
      G11804216Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    14. Remove the compressor assembly (A) as in the picture below.
      Fig 14: Removing Compressor Assembly
      G11804217Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION:
      • When remove the compressor, be careful not to damage the condenser.

      Information 

      • Mount section
      • Upper mounting bolt (A), under mounting bolt (B), rear mounting bolt (C).
      Fig 15: Upper Mounting Bolt
      G11804218Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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