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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
    WARNING: If PAG oil mixes into the POE oil of the system, dielectric breakdown may occur due to decreased volumetric resistivity and the A/C compressor may not work.
  3. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A).
  4. Remove the A/C pressure transducer (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13158744Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the liquid & suction pipe.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: When installing, replace it with a new O-ring (A).
    G13158745Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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