Kia Rio YB Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Condenser

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
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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 recovery/recycling/charging station.

  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  3. Remove the front bumper.

    (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")

  4. Remove the air intake cover (A) after loosening the bolts.

  5. Remove the upper air guard (A) after loosening the bolts.

  6. Remove the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) after loosening the nuts.

  7. Loosen the fasteners (clips and bolts), then remove the side air intake guard (A).

  8. Remove the condenser.

  9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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