Kia Soul: Condenser Replacement
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Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
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Remove the head lamps.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Head Lamps")
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Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (A)
and liquid line (B) from the condenser.
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Remove the radiator reservoir tank hose mounting clip (A).
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Remove the hood latch release handle cable (A).
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Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the radiator upper bracket
(A).
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Make a gap for removing the side air guard by moving the condenser
and radiator (A) back.
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Remove the side air guard (A) by pulling it upwards.
[LH]
[RH]
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Remove the condenser (A) from radiator.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Condenser Inspection
1. Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean them with water, and blow them with compressed air. If bent, gently bend them using a screwdrive ...Receiver-Drier Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Smart key precautions
The smart key will not work if any of the following occur:
- The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal operation of th ...
For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spil ...