Kia Optima: Refrigerant line. Repair procedures
Replacement
| 1. |
Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration
system. |
| 2. |
Replace faulty tube or hose.
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Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of
the system. |
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| 3. |
Tighten joint of bolt or nut
to specified torque.
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Connections should not be torque tighter than the specified torque. |
Part tightened
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N.m
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kgf.m
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lb-ft
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Condenser - Discharge hose
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3.9~5.9
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0.4~0.6
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2.9~4.3
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Condenser - Liquid tube
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Compressor - Discharge hose
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3.9~5.9
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0.4~0.6
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2.9~4.3
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Compressor - Suction hose
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Expansion valve - Evaporator
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7.8~11.7
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0.8~1.2
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5.7~8.6
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| 4. |
Evacuate air in refrigeration
system and charge system with refrigerant.
Specified amount 550 ± 25g
(19.4 ± 0.88 oz.)
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| 5. |
Inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
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| 6. |
Inspect A/C operation. |
Components
1. Screw
2. Bolt
3. Disc & Hub Assembly
4. Retainer Ring
5. Pulley
6. Connector Bracket
7. Screw
8. Compressor Assembly
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The sunshade can be opened with the glass panel automatically when the glass
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Vanity mirror lamp
Push the switch to turn the light on or off.
: The lamp will turn on if this
button is pressed.
: The lamp will turn off if this
button is pressed.
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Components
1. EPB Unit
2. EPB Switch
3. Brake Caliper
4. EPB Warning Lamp
5. AUTO HOLD Lamp
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Refrigerant line. Components and Components Location
Compressor. Components and Components Location