Kia Stinger: Air Conditioning System / Receiver-Drier
Repair procedures
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Remove the cap (B) from the bottom of the condenser using an L wrench
(A).
Tightening torque :
9.8 - 14.7 N·m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf·m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb·ft)
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Remove the receiver-drier (A) from condenser using long nose pliers.
Check for crumbled receiver-drier and clogged bottom cap filter.

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Apply air conditioning compressor oil along the O-rings and threads of
the new bottom cap.
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Insert a new receiver-drier into the receiver drier tank. The receiver-drier
must be sealed in vacuum before it is exposed to air for use.
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Install a new bottom cap to the condenser.
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Always replace the receiver-drier and bottom cap at the
same time.
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Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and
apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them.
Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a, R-1234yf to
avoid leakage.
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Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins
when installing the condenser.
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Charge the system, and test its performance.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Condenser
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the condenser fins for clogging ...
Description and operation
Description
A/C pressure transducer measures the pressure in high pressure line and converts
it into voltage. Based on the converted voltage, engine ECU contr ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear-left wheel & tire and wheel house cover.
3.
Disconnect the vent hose quick-con ...
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service cover of both side (drive side and passenger side).
3. Remove the nuts from rear combination lamp of both side (drive side and passenger
side).
4. Disconnect the connector from rear combination lamp of both side (drive side
and passenger side) ...