Kia Sportage: 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 tightened to exceed 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 ± 0.88 oz.)
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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
1.
The HFC-134a system requires synthetic (PAG) compressor oil whereas
the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never ...
Component Location
1. Compressor
Components
[THETA Engine]
1. Clutch Bolt
2. Limiter Bolt
3. Limiter &am ...
Other information:
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter ...
Push the switch to turn the light on or off.
: The lamp will turn on if
this button is pressed.
: The lamp will turn off
if this button is pressed.
CAUTION - Vanity mirror lamp
Always have the switch in the off position when the vanity mirror lamp is
not in use. If the sunvisor i ...