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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Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery
negative (-) cable.
2.
Lift the vehicle.
3.
Disconnect the canister close valve co ...
Starting the engine
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high
heels, ski boots,etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the brake, accelerator
pedal, and clutch ( ...
Jump starting procedure
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-
volt and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to
touch.
3. Turn off all ...
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