Kia Sorento 2001 General Information Manual page 1268

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >
REMOVAL
1. Discharge refrigeration system. (Refer to operatinginstructions of your refrigerant recovery/recycling/
charging station forproper procedures.)
2. Remove liquid pipes.
3. Remove condenser as shown in figure.
• Insert protector such as cardboard between condenser and radiator.
• Immediately plug open fittings to keep moisture out of system.
INSTALLATION
1. Install condenser in reverse order of removal.
• Apply clean compressor oil to O-rings before connecting fittings.
• Do not apply compressor oil to fitting nuts.
• Remove protector before installing radiator brackets.
• When installing a new condenser, add compressor oil through high-pressurepipe port of
compressor. Compressor oil: 1.22 cu in (20 cc)
Tightening torque:
Condenser inlet : 87~174 lb·in (9.8 ~19.6 N·m, 1.0~2.0 kg·m)
INSPECTION
Check for following and repair or replace condenser as necessary.
1. Cracks damage, or refrigerant leakage.
2. Bent fins.
3. Distorted or damaged condenser inlet or outlet.