Kia Carnival (2007 year). Instruction — part 165

Compressor

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >

COMPONENT LOCATION

COMPONENTS

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >

REMOVAL

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 (Refer to HA-8).

4. Loosen the drive belt (Refer to HA-14).

5. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor. Plug (C) or cap

the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.

6. Disconnect the compressor clutch connector (A), and then remove 4 mounting bolts and the compressor.

INSTALLATION

1. Make sure of the length of compressor mounting bolts.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal, and note these items.

a. If you're installing a new compressor, drain all the refrigerant oil from the removed compressor, and measure its

volume, Subtract the volume of drained oil from 120cc(4.20 oz.) the result is the amount of oil you should drain