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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
    WARNING:
    • If PAG oil mixes into the POE oil of the system, dielectric breakdown may occur due to decreased volumetric resistivity and the A/C compressor may not work.
  3. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A).
  4. Remove the A/C pressure transducer (B).

    [Without Heat Pump] 

    Fig 1: A/C Pressure Transducer Connector And A/C Pressure Transducer (Without Heat Pump)
    G10744969Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [With Heat Pump] 

    Fig 2: A/C Pressure Transducer Connector And A/C Pressure Transducer (With Heat Pump)
    G10744970Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to bend the liquid & suction pipe.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • When installing, replace it with a new O-ring (A).
    Fig 3: O-Ring
    G10744971Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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