Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Receiver-Drier Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
0102030405014.711N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Remove the condenser, then remove the lower cover (B) from the condenser using the L-shaped wrench (A).

    Tightening torque: 9.8~14.7 N·m

  2. Remove the desiccant (A) from the condenser using long-nose pliers. Check the desiccant and the lower cover filter for clogging.
  3. Apply compressor oil along the O-rings and threads of the new lower cap.
  4. Insert the new desiccant into the receiver-drier. The desiccant must be vacuum-sealed until it is exposed to air for use.
  5. Install the new lower cap on the condenser.
    • Always replace the desiccant and the lower cover together.
    • Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installation. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for R-134a to prevent leakage.
    • Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
    • Make sure the lower condenser support cushions are securely seated in the holes.
    • Charge the system and check that it operates properly.

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