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 InstallationDoor Switch Description
Via the seat belt/Door switch, the ISG function can detect that the driver
has fastened the seat belt/door. If the driver has not fastened the seat belt/door,
the ISG function reacts as follo ...
Components
1. Cylinder head cover
2. Cylinder head cover gasket
3. Cylinder head assembly
4. Cylinder head gasket
5. Camshaft position sensor
6. Camshaft bearing cap
7. Camshaft ...
Maintenance under severe usage conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace
I : I ...