Kia Soul EV: Air Conditioning System / Refrigerant line Repair procedures
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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:
Removal
Battery Module Outlet Duct
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Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information
and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage
system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious
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Component Location
1. Back view camera2. AVN head unit
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