Kia Forte: Compressor Removal
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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.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
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| 3. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
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| 4. |
Remove the right side front tire.
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| 5. |
Separate the front portion of the front wheel guard fom the wheel
house.
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| 6. |
Remove the rear part of the front side engine room under cover
(A).
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| 7. |
Loosen the drive belt.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Drive Belt")
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| 8. |
Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge
line (B) from the compressor.
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| 9. |
Disconnect the compressor clutch connector (A), and then remove
the mounting bolts (B) and the compressor (C).
[Gamma engine]
[Nu engine]
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Compressor Components
1. Center Bolt
2. Hub Bolt
3. Disc & Hub Assembly
4. Snap Ring
5. Pulley
6. Compressor Assembly
7. Electric Control Valve (ECV)
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Compressor Installation
1.
Make sure the compressor mounting bolt with the correct length
is screwed in. Tighten the mounting bolts (A) with the specified tightening
order.
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See also:
PTC Heater Inspection
Operating Logic Test (Manual only)
Inspect the PTC operation with the confirmation logic below :
1.
Entering
(1)
Set the Floor mode ...
Audio system
✽ NOTICE
If you install an after market HID head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and electronic
device may malfunction.
Glass antenna (if equipped)
When the radio power switch is turned on w ...
Power Outside Mirror Switch Inspection
1.
Disconnect the power door mirror switch module connector from
front door trip panel.
2.
Check for the continuity between termina ...
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