Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Refrigerant Line Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement

  1. Discharge the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
  2. Replace the faulty pipe or hose.
    Immediately cap open fittings to prevent moisture or dirt from entering the system.
  3. Tighten the bolt or nut connection to the specified torque.
    Connections must not be tightened with a force exceeding the specified torque.
    Part tightened N·m kgf·m lb-ft
    Condenser - Outlet Hose 3,9~5,9 0,4~0,6 2,9~4,3
    Condenser - Liquid Tube
    Compressor - Discharge Hose 3,9~5,9 0,4~0,6 2,9~4,3
    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 550 ± 25 g (19.4 ± 0.88 oz.)

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

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