Kia Rio: Air Conditioning System / Condenser
Repair procedures
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Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean them
with water, and blow them with compressed air. If bent, gently bend them
using a screwdriver or pliers.
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2. |
Check the condenser connections for leakage, and repair or replace it,
if required.
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Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
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2. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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3. |
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")
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4. |
Remove the air intake shield (A) after loosening the bolts.
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Remove the air upper guard (A) after loosening the bolts.
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Remove the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) after loosening the
nuts.
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Loosen the mounting pin - type retainers and bolts, remove the side air
guard (A).
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8. |
Remove the condenser.
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Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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If you're installing a new condenser, add refrigerant
oil (PAG OIL).
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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.
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Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins
when installing the condenser.
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Charge the system, and test its performance.
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Description and operation
Description
The compressor is the power unit of the A/C system.
It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of engine.
The compressor ...
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the condenser.
2.
Remove the cap (B) on the bottom of the condenser with L wrench (A).
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to Delivery System - "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line”)
2.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal.
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Schematic diagrams
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Harness Connector
Terminal Function [M/T]
Connector [A]
Pin No.
Description
Connected to
1
Ignition coil (Cylinder #1) control output
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