Kia Sportage: Air conditioning System / Components and components location

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air conditioning System / Components and components location

Component Location Index

Engine Room

[LHD]

1. Ambient temperature Sensor
2. Receiver-drier
3. Condenser
4. Compressor
5. Discharge Hose

6. Service Port (Low Pressure)
7. Service Port (High Pressure)
8. A/C Pressure Transducer (APT)
9. Suction & Liquid Tube Assembly
10. Expansion Valve

[RHD]

1. Ambient temperature Sensor
2. Receiver-drier
3. Condenser
4. Compressor
5. Discharge Hose

6. Service Port (Low Pressure)
7. Service Port (High Pressure)
8. A/C Pressure Transducer (APT)
9. Suction & Liquid Tube Assembly
10. Expansion Valve

Interior

1. Auto Defogging Sensor
2. Photo Sensor
3. Heater & A/C Control Unit (Manual)
4. Heater & A/C Control Unit (DATC)[AUDIO Type]

5. Heater & A/C Control Unit (DATC)[AVN Type]
6. Heater & Blower Unit
7. Evaporator Temperature Sensor

Repair procedures

Checking Refrigerant Specifications 1. Check refrigerant specifications label inside engine room or hood. R-134a ...

Compressor oil Repair procedures

Oil Specification 1. The HFC-134a system requires synthetic (PAG) compressor oil whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never ...

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