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Air Conditioning Compressor: Removal

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  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.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  3. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
  4. Loosen the drive belt.
  5. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge (B) line from the compressor. Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Hoses From Compressor
    G00333080Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the mounting bolts and the compressor (B).
Fig 2: Removing Compressor
G00333081Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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