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.)
|
|
| 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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See also:
Installation
1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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If you don't
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Air Conditioning Switch
Press the switch to turn the air conditioning system on. An indicator light in
the switch will illuminate when the fan switch is on indicating air conditioning
system operation. Press the switch ...
Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer ...
Refrigerant line. Components and Components Location
Compressor. Components and Components Location