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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 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 2003 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+
Air Bag System Precautions -> Kia -> Arming
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
- Place ignition switch in the Off position.
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle.
- Connect battery posit...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 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 2003 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 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 2003 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+
Kia -> Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Troubleshooting -> Air Is Emitted But Is Not Cool -> Amanti, Optima, Sedona, Sorento & Spectra -> Blower Motor Does Not Operate -> Compressor Clutch Does Not Operate -> Condenser Fan & Compressor Clutch Do Not Operate -> Condenser Fan Does Not Operate -> Cool Air Flow Intermittent -> Insufficient Air Flow -> Insufficient Cooling -> Insufficient Cooling, No Cooling Or Cooling Intermittent -> Rio
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
Amanti, Optima, Sedona, Sorento & Spectra
Air Is Emitted But Is Not Cool
- Magnetic clutch switch.
- Refrigerant level low.
- Clogged receiver drier.
- Poor compressor compression.
- Clogged expansion valve.
Insufficient Cooling
- Refrigerant level low.
- Clogged receiver drier.
- Magnetic clutch switch.
- Poor compressor compression.
- Abnormal rotation of compressor, drive belt slipping.
- Clogged condenser.
- Excessive refrigerant.
- Air in system.
- Clogged expansion valve.
Insu...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 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 2003 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+
Air Bag System Precautions -> Kia -> Disarming
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 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 2003 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+
Kia -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Instrument Panel, Replace -> Amanti & Sorento -> Optima -> Rio -> Sedona -> Spectra
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
Amanti & Sorento
- Remove driver's air bag module to steering wheel retaining screws.
- Disconnect driver's air bag module electrical connector.
- Remove air bag module.
- Remove steering wheel locknut and washer, then the steering wheel using suitable steering wheel puller.
- Remove righthand and lefthand A-pillar trim retaining screws, then the trim panel, Figs. and .
- Remove righthand and lefthand door sill plate retaining screws, then the sill plates.
- Remove righthand and lefthand kick panel trim retaining screws, then the kick pan...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 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 2003 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+
Kia -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Compressor, Replace -> Amanti, Sedona & Sorento -> Optima -> Rio -> Spectra
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
Optima
- Recover refrigerant as outlined in .
- Remove cooling fan shroud cover mounting bolts, then the cover.
- Disconnect compressor clutch connector.
- Loosen compressor drive belt tensioner pulley, then remove drive belt.
- Remove discharge and suction hose retaining nuts at compressor, then disconnect hoses and position aside. Plug openings to prevent contamination.
- Remove compressor mounting bolts, then the compressor.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- If installing new compressor, refer to for replacing...
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