Kia Stonic Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Condenser

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical — 49Engine Electrical — 15Emission control system — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 45Clutch System — 12Manual Transaxle System — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shafts and Axles — 9Suspension — 16Steering — 10restraint system — 15Braking system — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 89Rear Seat — 16Electrical System — 25Electrochromic Interior Rear View Mirror — 64Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 31
13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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repair procedures

TEST

  1. Check the condenser fins for blockage and damage. Clean the fins with water and blow them dry with compressed air. Carefully straighten bent condenser fins to their original shape using a suitable tool (screwdriver, pliers).

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

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

  1. Discharge the refrigerant at a service station.

  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

  3. Remove the front bumper.

    (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper")

  4. Remove the upper grille cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  5. Loosen the nuts, then disconnect the drain hose (A) and suction hose (B).

  6. Remove the grille cover (A).

  7. Loosen the screws, then disconnect the drain and liquid lines (A).

8th.

Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the air intake protective cover (A).

  1. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the upper radiator mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

    (LH)

    (RH)

  2. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the horn (A).

  3. Remove the condenser from the radiator (A).

  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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