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 ...
See also:
Replacement
Problems And Replacement Parts:
Problem
Part set
GDS required?
All keys have been lost
Blank key (4)
YES
Antenna ...
Warning / Caution Label Locations
1. Radiator cap caution
2. Fan caution
3. Battery caution
...
Front wheel alignment
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment
to inspect the front wheel alignment, always position the ...
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