Kia Sorento: Refrigerant Line Replacement

Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air conditioning System / Refrigerant Line Replacement

1.	Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system.

Replace faulty tube or hose.

Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

Tighten the bolt or nut joint to the specified torque.

Connections should not be torque tighter than the specified torque.

Evacuate air in the refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.

Specified amount

Front only : 600 Â± 25 g (21.1 Â± 0.88 oz.)

Front & Rear : 750Â± 25 g (26.4 Â± 0.88 oz.)

5.	Inspect for leakage of refrigerant. Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.

6.	Inspect A/C operation.

Compressor 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 be mixed. ...

Compressor Description

The compressor is the power unit of the A/C system. It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine. The compressor changes low pressure and low temperatur ...

Kia Sorento: Refrigerant Line Replacement

Compressor Oil Specification

Compressor Description

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