Kia Sorento: Compressor Removal
| 1. |
If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle
speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut
the engine off.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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| 3. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
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| 4. |
Remove the engine room under cover by loosening the mounting clip
(A) and bolts (B).
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| 5. |
Separate the front portion of the front wheel guard from the wheel
base.
(Refer to Body - "Body Side Moldings")
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| 6. |
Remove the engine room right side cover.
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| 7. |
Loosen the drive belt.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Drive Belt")
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| 8. |
Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge
line (B) from the compressor.
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| 9. |
Disconnect the compressor switch connector.
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| 10. |
Remove the compressor by loosening the mounting bolts.
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Compressor Components
1. Center Bolt
2. Hub Bolt
3. Hub Assembly
4. Snap Ring
5. Pulley
6. Compressor Assembly
7. Electric Control Valve
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Compressor Installation
1.
Make sure the compressor mounting bolt with the correct length
is screwed in. Tighten the mounting bolts with the specified tightening
order.
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See also:
Evaporator Core Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the heater and blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater -"Heater Unit")
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Component Location
1. Start relay #2 (W/O immo./smart key) /
ACC relay (With smart key)
2. Start relay #1
3. Windshield deicer relay
4. Power outlet relay
5. Wiper relay (low)
6. Burgla ...
Illuminated ignition switch (if equipped)
Whenever a front door is opened, the ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition switch is not in the ON position. The light will
go off immediately when the igniti ...
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