Kia Sportage: Air conditioning System / Receiver-Drier Repair procedures
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Remove the cap (B) from the bottom of the condenser using an L wrench
(A).
Tightening torque :
9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb-ft)
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Remove the receiver-drier (A) from condenser using a long nose plier.
Check for crumbled receiver-drier and clogged bottom cap filter.

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Apply air conditioning compressor oil along the O-rings and threads
of the new bottom cap.
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Insert a new receiver-drier into the receiver drier tank. The receiver-drier
must be sealed in vacuum before it is exposed to air for use.
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Install a new bottom cap to the condenser.
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Always replace the receiver-drier and bottom cap at
the same time.
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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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Inspection
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Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean
with water, and blow dry with compressed air. If bent, gently smooth
out us ...
Description
A/C pressure transducer converts the pressure value of high pressure line into
voltage value after measuring it. Based on the converted voltage value, engine
ECU cont ...
Other information:
Inspection
AEB function ON / OFF switch was included to USM (User Setting Menu) and the
state of the factory is ON.
When the IGN On, maintain ON condition by default. And does not reflect the
driver settings when next IGN On.
If turned the ESC function Off, the AEB fu ...
Circuit Diagram
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COM signal - When controlling the voltage generated, the ECM
sends the target voltage data to the alternator via a PWM signal.(High
voltage: 4V or hi ...