Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Receiver-Drier Replacement
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6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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- Remove the condenser.
- Remove the cap (B) at the bottom of the condenser using an L-shaped wrench (A).

Tightening torque: 20 ~ 25 N·m
- Remove the receiver-drier (A) from the condenser using long-nose pliers. Check that the receiver-drier is not crumbled and that the lower cap filter is not clogged.

- Apply compressor oil to the O-rings and threads of the new lower cap.
- Insert the new receiver-drier into the receiver-drier tank. The receiver-drier must be kept sealed under vacuum until it is exposed to air for use.
- Install the new lower cap on the condenser.
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