Kia Forte: Air Conditioning System / Refrigerant Line

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual / Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Refrigerant Line

Components and components location

Components Location

1. Suction & Liquid tube assembly

2. Discharge hose

Repair procedures

Removal

[Suction & Liquid tube assembly]

1.	If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.

2.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

3.	Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / charging station.

4.	Remove the engine cover (A).

Remove the bolts and the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.

Tightening torque :

8.8 - 13.7 N·m ( 0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)

After loosening the mounting nut, remove the suction line (A).

Tightening torque :

8.8 - 13.7 N·m ( 0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)

7.	Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A).

Remove the engine room under cover.

G 2.0 MPI NU (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

G 1.6 MPI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

D 1.6 TCI-NEW U (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) from the compressor.

Tightening torque :

21.6 - 32.4 N·m ( 2.2 - 3.3 kgf·m, 15.9 - 23.9 lb·ft)

10.	Support the jack on the edge of the oil pan.

11.

After loosening the mounting bolt and nuts, remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).

Tightening torque :

58.8 - 73.5 N·m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf·m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb·ft)

12.

Loosen the bracket mounting bolt (B) from suction& liquid assembly (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m ( 0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

13.	Remove the refrigerant line assembly to the upper of engine room.

[Discharge tube assembly]

1.	If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.

2.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

3.	Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / charging station.

After loosening the mounting nut, remove the discharge line (A).

Tightening torque :

8.8 - 13.7 N·m ( 0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)

After loosening the mounting nut, remove the discharge tube assembly (A).

Tightening torque :

21.6 - 32.4 N·m ( 2.2 - 3.3 kgf·m, 15.9 - 23.9 lb·ft)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.

•	Tighten the bolt or nut joint to the specified torque.

•	Using a gas leak detector, check for refrigerant leakage.

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Evacuate air in the refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.

Capacity : 500 ± 25 g (17.6 ± 0.88 oz.)

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