Kia Sorento: Compressor Removal
Kia Sorento (XM, 2011-2015) Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air conditioning System / Compressor Removal
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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.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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| 3. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
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| 4. |
Remove the engine room under cover by loosening the mounting clip
(A) and bolts (B).
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| 5. |
Separate the front portion of the front wheel guard from the wheel
base.
(Refer to Body - "Body Side Moldings")
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| 6. |
Remove the engine room right side cover.
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| 7. |
Loosen the drive belt.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Drive Belt")
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| 8. |
Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge
line (B) from the compressor.
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| 9. |
Disconnect the compressor switch connector.
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| 10. |
Remove the compressor by loosening the mounting bolts.
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Compressor Components
1. Center Bolt
2. Hub Bolt
3. Hub Assembly
4. Snap Ring
5. Pulley
6. Compressor Assembly
7. Electric Control Valve...
Compressor Installation
1.
Make sure the compressor mounting bolt with the correct length
is screwed in. Tighten the mounting bolts with the specified tightening
order.
Tighte...
See also:
Hazard Lamp Switch Installation
1.
Install the heater control unit to the center fascia panel.
2.
Install the center fascia panel.
...
Cylinder Block Inspection
1.
Remove gasket material.
Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material from the top
surface of the cylinder block.
2.
Cl ...
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