Kia Stinger CK Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Receiver-Drier

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
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
0102030405014.711N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Remove the condenser.

  2. Remove the cap (B) from the bottom of the condenser using an L-shaped wrench (A).

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–14.7 N·m

  3. 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.

  4. Apply A/C compressor oil to the O-rings and threads of the new lower cover.

  5. Insert the new receiver-drier into the receiver-drier tank. The receiver-drier must remain sealed until exposed to air for use.

  6. Install the new lower cap on the condenser.

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