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Air Conditioning System: Removal & Installation Kia Soul I рестайлинг

Automatic HVAC System 12 illustrations ~808 words

Replacement of Component Parts

When replacing the system component parts, supply the following amount of oil to the component parts to be installed.

Component parts to be installedAmount of Oil
Evaporator50 cc (1.70 fl.oz)
Condenser30 cc (1.02 fl.oz)
Receiver/dryer30 cc (1.02 fl.oz)
Refrigerant line (One piece)10 cc (0.34 fl.oz)

For compressor Replacement, subtract the volume of oil drained from the removed compressor from the specified volume, and drain the calculated volume of oil from the new compressor

The specified volume - volume of removed compressor = volume to drain from the new compressor.

Note. Even if no oil is drained from the removed compressor, don't drain more than 50cc from new compressor.

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Scheme 27: Internally Controlled Variable Swash Plate Type

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Scheme 28: Externally Controlled Variable Swash Plate Type

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Scheme 29: Removal

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Scheme 30
  1. 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.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  3. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
  4. Loosen the drive belt.
  5. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor. Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
  6. Disconnect the compressor clutch connector (A), and then remove 4 mounting bolts and the compressor (B).

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Scheme 31: Installation
  1. Make sure of the length of compressor mounting bolts, and then tighten it A-->B-->C-->D order. TORQUE: 21.6~32.4N.m (2.2~3.3kgf.m, 15.9~23.9lbf.ft)
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal, and note these items. If you're installing a new compressor, drain all the refrigerant oil from the removed compressor, and measure its volume, Subtract the volume of drained oil from 100cc(3.52 oz.) the result is the amount of oil you should drain from the new compressor (through the suction fitting). Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a to avoid leakage. To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refrigerant oils. Immediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container and seal it to avoid moisture absorption. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately. Adjust the drive belt. Charge the system and test its performance.

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Scheme 32: Inspection

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Scheme 33
  1. Check the plated parts of the disc & hub assembly (A) for color changes, peeling or other damage. If there is damage, replace the clutch set.
  2. Check the pulley (B) bearing play and drag by rotating the pulley by hand. Replace the clutch set with a new one if it is noisy or has excessive play/drag.
  3. Check operation of the magnetic clutch. Connect the compressor side terminals to the battery (+) terminal and the ground battery (-) terminal to the compressor body. Check the magnetic clutch operating noise to determine the condition.

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Scheme 34: Disassembly

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Scheme 37
  1. Remove the center bolt (A) while holding the disc & hub assembly with a commercially available disc & hub assembly bolt remover; Special tool number 09977-3R000. TORQUE : 10~15N.m (1.02~1.53kgf.m, 7.37~11lbf.ft)
  2. Remove the disc & hub assembly (A) and shim (gap washer) (B), taking care not to lose the shims. If the clutch needs adjustment, increase or decrease the number and thickness of shims as necessary, then reinstall the disc & hub assembly, and recheck its clearance.
  3. If you removal the field coil, remove retainer ring (A) with retainer ring pliers. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the pulley (B) and compressor during removal/installation. Once retainer ring (A) is removed, replace it with a new one.
  4. After loosening the screw (A), remove the retainer ring (B) and then remove the field coil (C). Be careful not to damage the coil and compressor.
  5. Reassemble the compressor clutch in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items: Clean the pulley and compressor sliding surfaces with non-petroleum solvent. Install new retainer rings, and make sure they are fully seated in the groove. Make sure that the pulley turns smoothly after its reassembled.

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Scheme 38: Component location

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. Part tightened N.m Kgf.m lbf.ft Condenser - Discharge hose 7.8 ~ 11.8 0.8 ~ 1.2 5.8 ~ 8.7 Condenser - Liquid tube Compressor - Discharge hose 8.8 ~ 27.5 0.9 ~ 2.8 6.5 ~ 20.3 Compressor - Suction hose Expansion valve - Evaporator 8.8 ~ 13.7 0.9 ~ 1.4 6.5 ~ 10.1
  4. Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant. Specified amount: 550 ± 25g (19.4 ± 0.88 oz.)
  5. Inspect for leakage of refrigerant. Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
  6. Inspect A/C operation.