Kia Sorento 2001 General Information Manual page 1252

If condenser fan does not operate when air conditioner is operating, refer to "Condenser Fan Does Not
Operate" before proceeding.
1. Step 1
(1) Check condenser for bent fins or damage.
(2) If condenser is OK, discharge excess refrigerant.
Refer to operating instructions of your refrigerant recover/recycling/charging station for proper
procedures.
Always wear gloves and eye protection when dischargine refrigerant.
(3) Verify that refrigerant pressure is normal.
Air in system
Measured pressure
Low-pressure : Above 34.1 psi (235 kPa. 2.40 kg/cm²)
High-pressure : Above 377 psi (2,600 kPa, 26.5 kg/cm²)
- Condition - Insufficient cooling
1. Discharge refrigeration system. Refer to operating instructions of your refrigerant recovery/recycling
/charging station for proper procedures.
2. Evacuate system to remove all air from it. Refer to operating instructions of your refrigerant
recovery/recycling/charging station for proper procedures.
3. Charge system with refrigerant. Refer to operating instructions of your refrigerant recovery/recycling
/charging station for proper procedures.
4. After charging, measure refrigerant pressure. Refer to "Checking Refrigerant Pressure".
5. If low-and high-pressure sides air still too high, replace receiver/drier.
Moisture in system
Measured pressure
Low-pressure : Below 20 psi (137 kPa, 1.40 kg/cm²)
High-pressure : Below 88 psi (608 kPa, 6.20 kg/cm²)
- Condition - Intermittent cooling