Kia Sportage: Air conditioning System / Refrigerant Line Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air conditioning System / Refrigerant Line Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Discharge refrigerant from the refrigeration system.

Replace faulty tube or hose.

Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

Tighten the bolt or nut joint to the specified torque.

Connections should not be tightened to exceed the specified torque.

Evacuate air in the refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.

Specified amount

550 ± 25g (19.4 ± 0.88 oz.)

5.	Inspect for leakage of refrigerant. Using a gas leak detector, check for refrigerant leakage.

6.	Inspect A/C operation.

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 ...

Compressor Components and components location

Component Location 1. Compressor Components [THETA Engine] 1. Clutch Bolt 2. Limiter Bolt 3. Limiter &am ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models

The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first. I : Inspec ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Roof rack

If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can load cargo on top of your vehicle. Crossbars and fixing components needed to install the roof rack on your vehicle may be obtained from an authorized Kia dealer or other qualified shop. ✽ NOTICE The crossbars (if equipped) should be placed in the p ...