Kia Stinger CK: Air Conditioning System / Condenser

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Condenser

Components and components location

Components

1. Condenser

Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean with water, and blow dry with compressed air. If bent, gently smooth out using a screwdriver or pliers.

2.	Check the condenser connections for leakage, and repair or replace it, if required.

Replacement

1.	Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.

2.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

3.	Remove the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")

Detach the air duct (A).

Tightening torque : 3.9 - 5.8 N·m ( 0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 2.8 - 4.3 Ib·ft)

[LH]

[RH]

5.	Remove the air guard (A) after loosening the mounting bolt and nut.

6.	Remove the [LH],[RH] headlamp. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Headlamp")

7.	Remove the strut bar (A). [LH] [RH]

8.	Disconnect the hood latch connector (A).

9.	Remove the radiator support upper member (A).

10.	Remove the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) from the condenser after loosening the nuts.

11.

Remove the transmission oil cooler mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque : 4.9 - 7.8 N·m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf·m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb·ft, 43.4 - 69.4 lb·in)

[LH]

[RH]

12.	Remove the condensor (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

13.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	When installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil.

•	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.

•	Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.

•	Charge the system, and test its performance.

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Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Driver's Attention

The driver must be cautious in the below situations, because the system may not detect other vehicles or objects in certain circumstances. - The vehicle drives on a curved road or through a tollgate. - The sensor is covered with rain, snow, mud, etc. - The rear bumper, in which the sensor is located, is covered or blocked with a foreign matter such as a sticker, a bumper guard, a bicycle stand, etc.

Kia Stinger CK: Air Conditioning System / Condenser

Components and components location

Repair procedures

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