Kia Carens: Air conditioning System / Refrigerant Line Repair procedures
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Discharge refrigerant from the refrigeration system.
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Replace faulty tube or hose.
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Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out
of the system.
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Tighten the bolt or nut joint to the specified torque.
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Connections should not be torque tighter than the specified
torque.
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Evacuate air in the refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.
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Specified amount
550 ± 25g (19.4 ± 0.88oz.)
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Inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Using a gas leak detector, check for refrigerant leakage.
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Inspect A/C operation.
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Oil Specification
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The HFC-134a or HFO-1234yf system requires synthetic (PAG) compressor
oil whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two
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Description
The compressor is the power unit of the A/C system.
It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine.
The compressor changes low pr ...
Other information:
Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When ...
Removal
[200W]
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Remove the steering column shroud lower ...