Kia Niro: Air Conditioning System / Receiver-Drier Repair procedures

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual / Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Receiver-Drier Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Remove the condenser.

Remove the cap (B) on the bottom of the condenser with an L wrench (A).

Tightening torque :

9.81 - 14.71 N·m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf·m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb·ft)

3.	Remove the receiver-drier (A) from condenser using long nose pliers. Check for crumbled receiver-drier and clogged bottom cap filter.

4.	Apply air conditioning compressor oil along the O-rings and threads of the new bottom cap.

5.	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.

Install a new bottom cap to the condenser.

•	Always replace the receiver-drier and bottom cap at the same time.

•	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.

•	Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.

•	Charge the system, and test its performance.

Condenser Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. Clean and blow compressed air on any clogged fins. Unfold any bent fins with a screwdriver or pliers. ...

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