Kia Sportage: Refrigerant line: Repair procedures| Replacement |
| 1. |
Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system. |
| 2. |
Replace faulty tube or hose.
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| 3. |
Tighten joint of bolt or nut to specified torque.
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| 4. |
Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.
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| 5. |
Inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant. |
| 6. |
Inspect A/C operation. |
Refrigerant line: Components and Components Location
Compressor: Components and Components LocationGeneral Information
General
1.
Basically, all measurements in this manual are taken with a tracking gauge.
2.
When a measuring tape is used, check to be sure there is no elongation, twisting or bending.
3.
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Maintenance under severe usage conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace
I : I ...