Kia Optima: Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative influence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, have the system inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ NOTICE
It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is used. Otherwise, damage to the compressor and abnormal system operation may occur.
WARNING
The air conditioning system should be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. Improper service may cause serious injury to the person performing the service.
Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If ...
Automatic climate control system
Type A
Type B
1. Fan speed control switch 2. Driver’s temperature control knob 3. Outside
air position button 4. Air conditioning button 5. Front windshield defroster
button 6. Mode selectio ...
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Installation
1.
Installation is reverse of removal.
Fuel tank band installation nut:
39.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~
39.8 lb-ft)
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Repair procedures
If the there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel economy,
measure the compression pressure.
1.
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Inspection
Test the horn by connecting battery voltage to the 1 terminal and ground the 2 terminal.
The horn should make a sound. If the horn fails to make a sound, replace it.
Horn Relay Inspection
1.
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