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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Kia -> Disarming
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS

Prior to disconnecting any air bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) connectors or servicing any components located near an air bag/SRS connector, the air bag system must be disarmed with the following procedure:

  • Place ignitio...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+

Kia -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> Amanti & Sorento -> Optima, Rio & Spectra -> Sedona
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS

Optima, Rio & Spectra

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined in .
  • Remove instrument panel as outlined in "Instrument Panel, Replace."
  • Remove evaporator and blower unit from HVAC housing.
  • Remove evaporator core from evaporator and blower unit, Figs. , and .
  • Reverse procedure to install. If installing new condenser, refer to for replacing needed oil.

Sedona

Refer to "B... "

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+

Kia -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+

Kia -> Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Performance Test -> Amanti, Optima, Sedona, Sorento & Spectra -> Refrigerant Leak Test -> Rio -> Vacuum Test
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS

A/C System Performance Test

Amanti, Optima, Sedona, Sorento & Spectra
  • Install a suitable manifold gauge set to A/C system low and high pressure service ports.
  • Run engine at 2000 RPM and set controls for maximum cooling and high blower speed.
  • Keep all doors open.
  • Place a suitable dry bulb thermometer in cool air outlet.
  • Place a suitable psychrometer close to evaporator inlet of cooling unit, under righthand side of instrument panel.
  • Ensure high pressure reading is 199-228 psi. If reading is too high, pour water on condense...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS

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