Kia Optima: Air Conditioning System / Receiver-Drier
Repair procedures
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Remove the cap (A) on the bottom of the condenser with a L wrench.

Tightening torque :
9.81 - 14.71 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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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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Replace the O-rings (A) 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 or R-1234yf
to avoid leakage.

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Components and components location
Components Location
1. Condenser
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the condenser fins ...
Description and operation
Description
The A/C Pressure Transducer (APT) converts the pressure value of high pressure
line into voltage value after measuring it. By converted voltage va ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Using a clip remover, remove the clips and then the hood insulator pad
(A).
Be careful not to scratch the hood panel.
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Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal Function
Pin
Function
1
B-CAN (Low)
2
B-CAN (High)
3
Ground (Assist safety)
4
Assist safety
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