Kia Sorento: Compressor Removal and Installation - Air Conditioning System - Heating,Ventilation And Air ConditioningKia Sorento: Compressor Removal and Installation

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Compressor Removal and Installation

Removal
Information
If the air conditioner is operational, run it for a few minutes.
1.
Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.
2.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
3.
Recover refrigerant by using the refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging machine.
(Refer to Air conditioning System - "Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging/Vacuum/Leak Test")
4.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Drive Belt")
5.
Disconnect the compressor ECV connector (A).

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6.
Separate the suction & liquid hose assembly (A) and discharge hose (B) after removing the bolts.

Tightening torque :
21.6 - 32.3 N·m (2.2 - 3.3 kgf·m, 16 - 23.8 lb·ft)

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7.
Remove the compressor (A) after removing the bolts.

Tightening torque :
21.6 - 32.3 N·m (2.2 - 3.3 kgf·m, 16 - 23.8 lb·ft)

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Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning — Air Conditioning System / Compressor / Removal and Installation / Removal illustration

Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Note
•
Perform the refrigerant leak test/vacuum/charging by using the refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging machine.
(Refer to Air conditioning System - "Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging/Vacuum/Leak Test")
•
Perform the compressor oil inspection.
(Refer to Air conditioning System - "Compressor Oil")
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