Kia Carens: Air conditioning System / Receiver-Drier Repair procedures
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Remove the cap (B) on the bottom of the condenser with a L wrench (A).
Tightening torque :
9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)
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Remove the receiver-drier (A) from condenser using a long nose plier.
Check for crumbled receiver-drier and clogged bottom cap filter.

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Apply air conditioning compressor oil along the O-rings and threads
of the new bottom cap.
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Insert a new receiver-drier into the receiver drier tank. The receiver-drier
must be sealed in vacuum before it is exposed to air for use.
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Install a new bottom cap to the condenser.
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Always replace the receiver-drier and bottom cap at
the same time.
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Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and
apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing
them. Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a or
R-1234yf to avoid leakage.
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Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser
fins when installing the condenser.
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Charge the system, and test its performance.
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Inspection
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Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean
them with water, and blow them with compressed air. If bent, gently
bend th ...
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