Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Condenser

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
0102030405013.710N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Condenser

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean them with water and blow them off 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 refrigerant recovery/recycling/recharging station.

  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  3. Remove the front bumper assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")

  4. Loosen the mounting nut, then remove the suction line (A) and discharge line (B).

    Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

  5. Disconnect the intelligent cruise control unit connector (A) and the ambient temperature sensor connector (B).

  6. Loosen the mounting bolt and screws, then remove the air cooling module (A).

  7. Press the lock pin and remove the condenser assembly (A) from the radiator assembly.

  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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