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") |
| 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.
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| 6. | Disconnect the compressor connector
(A), and then remove mounting bolts and the compressor (B).
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Installation
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 ...
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the ignition switch ON (you do not need to start the engine). Any light that does
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Press the front portion of the switch to increase support, or the rear portion
of the switch to decrease support. ...
Description and Operation
OBD-II review
1. OverviewThe California Air Resources Board (CARB) began regulation
of On Board Diagnostics (OBD) for vehicles sold in California beginning with
the 1988 model year. The first ...
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