Kia Optima: 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. (Refer
to EM group - "Drive belt")
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| 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.
Tightening torque :
3.9~5.8 N.m(0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9~4.3 Ib-ft)
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| 6. |
Disconnect the compressor connector
(A), and then remove mounting bolts and the compressor (B).

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1.
Make sure of the length of compressor
mounting bolts, and then tighten it A→B→C→D order.
Tightening torque :20.0~32.9N.m
(2.04~3.36kgf.m, 14.7~24 ...
See also:
Overdrive Clutch Control Solenoid Valve(OD/C_VFS). Specifications
Specifications
Direct control VFS[35R/C]▷ Control type : Normal low type
Control Pressure kpa(kgf/cm², psi)
500.14~9.81(5.1~0.1,72.54~1.42)
Curren ...
Panorama sunroof
If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof control lever located on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be opened, closed, or tilted wh ...
Owner’s responsibility
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Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordan ...