Kia Optima: Inspection - Compressor. Repair procedures - Air Conditioning System - Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Inspection

1. Check the plated parts of the disc & hub assembly (A) for color changes, peeling or other damage. If there is damage, replace the clutch set.
2. Check the pulley (B) bearing play and drag by rotating the pulley by hand. Replace the clutch set with a new one if it is noisy or has excessive play/drag.

3. Check operation of the magnetic clutch.

Connect the compressor side terminals to the battery (+) terminal and the ground battery (-) terminal to the compressor body.

Check the magnetic clutch operating noise to determine the condition.


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 ...

Disassembly
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the front tire (A) from hub assembly. Tightening torque : 10~15N.m (9~11kgf.m, 7.37~11lbf.ft ...

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