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:
Climate control air filter
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should be
replaced according to the Maintenance
Schedule. If the vehicle is operated in
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads f ...
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance
Contamination of either the windshield and wiper blades with foreign matter such
as insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes
can reduce wiper effectiveness. If ...
Front Fog Indicator
This light comes on
when the fog lights are ON. ...
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