Air Conditioning System: Removal & Installation Kia Carnival III

Replacement

1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system.
2. Replace faulty tube or hose. CAUTION: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
3. Tighten joint of bolt or nut to specified torque. CAUTION: Connections should not be torque tighter than the specified torque. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Part tightened N.m Kgf.m lb.ft Condenser x Discharge hose 8 ~ 12 0.8 ~ 1.2 5.8 ~ 8.7 Condenser x Liquid tube Compressor x Discharge hose Compressor x Suction hose Expansion valve x Evaporator
4. Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant. Specified amount: 950 ± 25 g
5. Inspect for leakage of refrigerant. Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
6. Inspect A/C operation.

Scheme 40

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station. Refer to «REFRIGERANT RECOVERY»(ref-674580-S40358541252014120300000) .
3. Disconnect A/C pressure transducer connector (A).