Kia Soul EV: Air Conditioning System / Refrigerant line Repair procedures
1. |
Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system. |
2. |
Replace faulty tube or hose.
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Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system. |
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3. |
Tighten joint of bolt or nut to specified torque.
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Connections should not be tightened to over the specified torque. |
Items
| N.m
| kgf.m
| lb-ft
| Compressor
| 20.0 ~ 33.0
| 2.0 ~ 3.4
| 14.8 ~ 24.3
| Accumulator mounting bolt
| 6.9 ~ 10.8
| 0.7 ~ 1.1
| 5.1 ~ 8.0
| Discharge hose mounting bolt
| Discharge pipe mounting bolt
| Suction pipe mounting bolt
| Suction hose mounting bolt
| Tube & Hose assembly mounting bolt
| Accumulator nut
| 7.8 ~ 11.8
| 0.8 ~ 1.2
| 5.8 ~ 8.7
| Discharge hose nut
| Discharge pipe nut
| Suction pipe nut
| Suction hose nut
| Tube & Hose assembly nut
| Refrigerant valve
| 9.8 ~ 11.8
| 1.0 ~ 1.2
| 7.2 ~ 8.7
| Chiller (Refrigerant line)
| 5.9 ~ 9.8
| 0.6 ~ 1.0
| 4.3 ~ 7.2
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4. |
Evacuate air in the refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.
Specified amount
Without heat pump : 550 ± 25g (19.4 ± 0.88 oz.)
With heat pump : 900 ± 25g (31.7 ± 0.88 oz.)
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5. |
Inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant. |
6. |
Inspect A/C operation. |
Component Location
[Without Heat Pump]
1. Refrigerant line
[With Heat Pump]
1. Refrigerant line
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Specification
ModelESC33nMotorBLDC MotorControl TypeCANCompression TypeScrollCapacity33cc/revOperating Voltage Range190~320VRated Voltage288VMount TypeBracket Mounting, 4 Point Mounting
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Other information:
Description
Installed in the high voltage battery module, Battery
Temperature Sensor transfers temperature of each battery module to BMS
ECU. ...
Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage.
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