Kia Soul EV: Air Conditioning System / Components and Components Location

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Components and Components Location

Component Location Index

Engine Room

[Without Heat Pump]

1. Receiver-drier
2. Condensor
3. A/C Pressure Transducer (APT)
4. Service port (Low pressure)
5. Service port (High pressure)

6. Suction & Liquid tube
7. Expansion valve
8. Suction pipe
9. Suction hose
10. Electric A/C compressor

[With Heat Pump]

1. Electric A/C compressor
2. Receiver-drier
3. Exterior condensor
4. Refrigerant temperature sensor #1
5. Chiller

6. 3 ways solenoid valve assembly
7. Accumulator
8. 2 ways solenoid valve assembly
9. Refrigerant temperature sensor #2
10. Expansion valve

Interior

1. Photo sensor
2. Heater & Blower unit

3. Evaporator temperature sensor
4. Heater & A/C control unit

Repair procedures

Refrigerant System Service Basics • Since the electric compressor uses high-voltage, POE oil with high volumetric resistivity should be used. • Do not use the same A/C recovery ...

Compressor Oil Repair procedures

Oil Specification 1. The HFC-134a system requires synthetic compressor oil (POE) whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never be mixed. 2. Compressor oi ...

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