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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  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 engine mounting support bracket.

    G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")

    G 2.0 MPI NU(ATKINSON) (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")

  5. Remove the bolts and the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13282947Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) from the condenser.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13282948Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A).
    G13282949Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the engine room under cover.

    G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

    G 2.0 MPI NU(ATKINSON) (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  9. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor.

    Tightening torque: 

    21.6 - 32.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.9 lb.ft)

    Information 

    • Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
      G13282950Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Loosen the bracket mounting bolt and nut from suction & liquid assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

  11. Remove the suction & liquid tube assembly (A) to the upper of engine room.
    G13282951Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    CAUTION:
    • Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
    • Tighten the bolt or nut joint to the specified torque.
    • Using a gas leak detector, check for refrigerant leakage.
    • Evacuate air in the refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.

    Specified amount 

    R-1234yf: 450 ± 25g (15.9 ± 0.88oz.)

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