| Components |

| 1. Condenser |
| 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") |
| 4. |
Detach the air duct (A).
[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).
[LH]
[RH]
|
| 12. |
Remove the condensor (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
|
| 13. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Smart Key Diagnostic
Repair procedures Inspection 1. In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS). The diagnostic system (KDS) provides the following information. (1) Self diagnosis : Checking failure and code number (DTC). (2) Current data : Checking the system input/output data state.Repair procedures Replacement 1. Remove the front driveshaft. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - “Front Driveshaft”) 2. Remove the TJ joint assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - “TJ Joint”) 3. Using a plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the BJ boot bands (A).