Kia Sportage: Refrigerant line: Repair procedures
1. |
Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system. |
2. |
Replace faulty tube or hose.
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.
Connections should not be torque tighter than the specified torque. |
Part tightened
| N.m
| Kgf.m
| lb-ft
| Condenser - Discharge hose
| 3.9~9.8
| 0.6~1.0
| 4.3~7.2
| Condenser - Liquid tube
| Compressor - Discharge hose
| 19.6~24.5
| 2.0~2.5
| 14.4~18.0
| Compressor - Suction hose
| Expansion valve - Evaporator
| 11.8~14.7
| 1.2~1.5
| 8.7~10.9
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4. |
Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.
Specified amount : 550 ± 25g (19.4 ± 0.88oz)
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5. |
Inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant. |
6. |
Inspect A/C operation. |
Components
1. Bolt2. Disc & Hub Assembly 3. Retainer Ring (Pulley)4. Pulley5. Retainer Ring (Field coil)6. Field Coil7. Compressor Assembly
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