Kia Rio: Compressor Removal| 1. |
If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle
speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut
the engine off.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
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| 3. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
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| 4. |
Remove the RH front tire.
(Refer to SS group - “Front Tire”)
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| 5. |
Remove the engine room RH side under cover.
(Refer to EM group - “Engine and Transaxle Assembly”)
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| 6. |
Separate the front portion of the front wheel guard (A) from the
wheel house.
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| 7. |
Loosen the drive belt.
(Refer to EM group - “Timing Chain”)
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| 8. |
Disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the
compressor.
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| 9. |
Disconnect the compressor switch connector (A).
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| 10. |
Remove the compressor by loosening the mounting bolts.
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Compressor Components
Compressor InstallationHands free switch Inspection
1.
Check the hands free remote control switch for resistance between
No.4 and No.5 terminals in each switch position.
Audio + Bluetooth [LH]
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Transaxle Control Module (TCM) Terminal Function
Connector [EGGG-AA]
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
22
Shift solenoid D (VFS-OD)
73
Inhibitor switch signal "S4"
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Seat Heater Inspection
Driver seat and Passenger seat
1.
Check for continuity and measure the resistance between terminals.
[Cushion]
Pin No.
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