Kia Stinger CK Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Condenser

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 8Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 19Emission Control System — 12Engine Control System/Fuel System — 51Automatic Transmission System — 34All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 7Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 25Steering — 8Restraints — 19Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 47Front Seat Belt — 63Body Electrical System — 99Windshield Wiper/Washer — 11Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
15steps
~90min
4/5difficulty
010203040505.84N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Condenser

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Inspect the condenser fins for blockage and damage. If blocked, clean with water and dry with compressed air. If bent, carefully straighten them using a screwdriver or pliers.

  2. Check the condenser connections for leaks and repair or replace if necessary.

Replacement

  1. Recover the refrigerant using a recovery/recycling/charging station.

  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  3. Remove the front bumper assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")

  4. Disconnect the air duct (A).

    Tightening torque: 3.9 - 5.8 N·m

    [LH]

    [RH]

  5. Remove the air damper (A) after loosening the mounting bolt and nut.

  6. Remove the [LH], [RH] headlamp.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - Headlamps)

  7. Remove the strut (A).

    [LH]

    [RH]

  8. Disconnect the hood lock connector (A).

  9. Remove the radiator support upper member (A).

  10. Disconnect the discharge line (A) and the liquid line (B) from the condenser after loosening the nuts.

  11. Remove the transmission oil cooler mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 4.9 - 7.8 N·m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf·m, 3.6 - 5.8 ft-lbf, 43.4 - 69.4 in-lbf)

    [LH]

    [RH]

  12. Remove the condenser (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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