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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2006MAGENTIS (CANADA) L4-2.4L VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSERVICE AND REPAIRSYSTEM CHARGING
2006 Kia Magentis (CANADA) L4-2.4L VIN 3
System Charging
2006 Kia Magentis (CANADA) L4-2.4L VIN 3SECTION System Charging
SYSTEM CHARGING
Use only service equipment that is U.L-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning system. HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning system.
CAUTION:
- Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your eyes, nose, or throat.
- Be careful when connecting service equipment.
- Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.
If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area, before resuming service.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.

1. Connect an R-134a refrigerant
Recovery/Recycling/Charging System (A) to the high pressure service port (B) and the low-pressure service port (C) as shown, following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2. Add the same amount of new refrigerant oil to system that was removed during recovery. Use only specified refrigerant oil. Charge the system with 18.0 ± 0.88 oz. C (500 ± 259) of R-134a refrigerant. Do not overcharge the system the compressor will be damaged.
Use only service equipment that is U.L-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning system. HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning system.
CAUTION:
- Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your eyes, nose, or throat.
- Be careful when connecting service equipment.
- Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.
If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area, before resuming service.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
1. Connect an R-134a refrigerant
Recovery/Recycling/Charging System (A) to the high pressure service port (B) and the low-pressure service port (C) as shown, following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2. Add the same amount of new refrigerant oil to system that was removed during recovery. Use only specified refrigerant oil. Charge the system with 18.0 ± 0.88 oz. C (500 ± 259) of R-134a refrigerant. Do not overcharge the system the compressor will be damaged.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.