Kia Sportage: Air Conditioning System
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Instructions
When Handling Refrigerant
1. R-134a liquid refrigerant is highly volatile. A drop on the skin of your
hand could result in localized frostbite.
When handling the refrigerant,
Refrigerant System Service Basics
Refrigerant Recovery
Use only service equipment that is U.L-listed and is certified to meet the
requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
4FC-134a(R-134a) from t
Component Location Index
Engine Room
Condenser
Receiver-drier
Compressor
Expansion Valve
Service port (High)
Service port (Low)
Ð/С Pressure
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Inspection
[System Inspection]
1. Disconnect the vapor hose from the intake manifold and connect a vacuum pump to the nipple on the intake manifold.
At Cold Engine [Engine Coolant Temperature < 60ºC(140ºF) ]
2. Check the following points with applied vacuum at the purge
If driving conditions deteriorate due to
poor weather or road conditions, you
should pay even more attention than
usual to your driving.
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
these sugges