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

Refrigerant Line 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
6steps
~36min
3/5difficulty
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Replacement

  1. Discharge the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
  2. Replace the faulty pipe or hose.
  3. Tighten the bolt or nut connection to the specified torque.
    Part tightened N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
    Condenser - Outlet Hose 7,8~11,7 0,8 ~ 1,2 5,7~8,6
    Condenser - Liquid Tube
    Compressor - Discharge Hose 7,8~11,7 0,8 ~ 1,2 5,7~8,6
    Compressor - Suction Hose
    Expansion Valve - Evaporator 7,8~11,7 0,8 ~ 1,2 5,7~8,6
  4. Evacuate the air conditioning system and charge it with refrigerant.

    Specified amount: 19.4 ± 0.88 oz. (550 ± 25 g)

  5. Check for refrigerant leaks. Using a gas leak detector, check for refrigerant leakage.
  6. Check the air conditioner operation.

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