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Repair Procedures: 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.

    Refer to WATER PUMP .

  5. Loosen the mount bolts and then remove the under cover (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Under Cover & Mounting Bolts
    G07426968Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor. Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
    Fig 2: Identifying Suction Line & Discharge Line
    G07426969Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the compressor clutch connector, and then remove mounting bolts and the compressor (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Compressor & Mounting Bolts
    G07426970Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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