Repair Procedures: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2025 Kia Soul. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
- Remove the engine mounting support bracket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")
- Remove the bolts and the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.
Tightening torque:
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)
- Remove the nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) from the condenser.
Tightening torque:
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)
- Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A).
- Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor.
Tightening torque:
21.6 - 32.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.9 lb.ft)
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- Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
- Loosen the bracket mounting bolt and nut from suction & liquid assembly (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)
- Remove the suction & liquid tube assembly (A) by loosening the mounting bolts.