Kia Stinger CK: Air Conditioning System / Receiver-Drier

Repair procedures
Replacement
1.

Remove the condenser.

2.

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)

3.

Remove the receiver-drier (A) from condenser using long nose pliers. Check for crumbled receiver-drier and clogged bottom cap filter.

4.

Apply air conditioning compressor oil along the O-rings and threads of the new bottom cap.

5.

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.

6.

Install a new bottom cap to the condenser.

  

Always replace the receiver-drier and bottom cap at the same time.

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.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Specifications

Service data Specification Item Resistance (Ω) Driver Airbag (DAB) 1.7 - 2.3 Passenger Airbag (PAB) 1.7 - 2.3 Side Airbag (SAB) 1.8 - 2.4 Curtain Airbag (CAB) 1.7 - 2.3 Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) 1.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Finish maintenance

Washing To help protect your vehicle’s finish from rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly and frequently at least once a month with lukewarm or cold water. If you use your vehicle for off-road driving, you should wash it after each off-road trip. Pay special attention to the removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign materials.

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