Kia Sorento: Rear A/C Unit Removal and Installation - Rear A/C - Heating,Ventilation And Air ConditioningKia Sorento: Rear A/C Unit Removal and Installation

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Rear A/C / Rear A/C Unit Removal and Installation

Removal
1.
Recover refrigerant by using the refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging machine.
(Refer to Air conditioning System - "Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging/Vacuum/Leak Test")
2.
Remove the luggage side trim.
(Refer to Body - "Luggage Side Trim")
3.
Remove the rear wheel guard.
(Refer to Body - "Rear Wheel Guard")
4.
Separate the rear suction & liquid hose assembly (A) after removing the nuts.

Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)

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5.
Separate the rear evaporator core pipe (A) after removing the bolts.

Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)

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6.
Disconnect the rear blower motor and PWM-FET connector (A).

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Information
Clip position :

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7.
Separate the rear drain hose (A).

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8.
Remove the rear heater and A/C unit (A) after removing the nuts.

Tightening torque :
3.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb·ft, 34.7 - 52.1 lb·in)

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Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Note
•
Be sure to inject the specified refrigerant and refrigeration oil by using the refrigerant recovery/charging equipment dedicated.
•
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")
Rear Evaporator Core Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Remove the rear air filter. (Refer to Rear A/C - "Rear Climate Control Air Filter" ) ...
Blower
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