Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2025 Kia Soul. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Precautions for using the plastic pulley

Be careful not to place the pulley to downwards of the floor or table.

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Be careful not to apply the external force and impact on pulley while moving or using.

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Be careful not to apply force to the pulley.

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If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Loosen the drive belt.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")
Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor.
Tightening torque :

21.6 - 32.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.9 lb.ft)
NOTE:
- Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
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Disconnect the compressor switch connector (A).

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Remove the compressor (A) by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

20.0 - 32.95 N.m (2.04 - 3.36 kgf.m, 14.75 - 24.30 lb.ft)

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