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")
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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.
Tightening torque :
3.9~5.8 N.m(0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9~4.3 Ib-ft)
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6. |
Disconnect the compressor connector
(A), and then remove mounting bolts and the compressor (B).

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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:
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the OCV connector.
3.
Measure resistance between the OCV terminals 1 and
2.
4.
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Main components of ODS
A detection device located within the front passenger seat track.
Electronic system to determine whether passenger air bag systems should
be activated or deactivated.
A indicator light locat ...
Tightening Torque
Items
N.m
Kgf.m
lb-ft
Front and rear doors
Door hinge to body
34.3 ~ 41.2
3.5 ~ 4.2
25.3 ~ 30.4 ...