Kia Sorento: Evaporator Core Replacement
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1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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2. |
Remove the heater and blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater -"Heater Unit")
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3. |
Remove the heater unit lower case (A) after loosening the mounting
screws.
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4. |
Pull out the evaporator core (A) from the heater unit.
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Be careful that the inlet and outlet pipe are not bent
during heater core and evaporator core removal/installation.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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If you're installing a new evaporator core, add refrigerant
oil (PAG OIL).
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Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and
apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them.
Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a to avoid leakage.
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Immediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the
container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
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Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may
damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint,
wash it off immediately.
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Apply sealant to the grommets.
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Make sure that there is no air leakage.
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Charge the system and test its performance.
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Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater hoses and
install the hose clamps securely.
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Refill the cooling system with engine coolant.
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1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the heater and blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater -"Heater Unit")
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Heater Core Replacement
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