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Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Compressor Disassembly

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8steps
~53min
3/5difficulty
1special tools
010203040502115N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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  1. Remove the engine compartment cover by loosening the fastener clip (A) and bolts (B).
  2. Separate the front part of the front wheel guard from the wheel base. (Refer to Body - Body Side Moldings.)
  3. Remove the right engine compartment side cover.
  4. Loosen the drive belt. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Drive Belt")
  5. Remove the center bolt (A) while holding the pulley with the disc and hub bolt remover (09977-25100).

    Tightening torque: 15 ~ 21 N·m

  6. Loosen the hub bolts and remove the hub assembly.
  7. Remove the pulley (B) after removing the snap ring (A) using snap ring pliers.
  8. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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