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Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning - General Information: Specifications: Specification
2015 Kia Sorento EX, 4WDSECTION Specification
AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Compressor | Type | DVE18 (External Variable Displacement Swash Plate) | |
| Oil type & Capacity | Front only | PAG 120± 10cc (4.1±0.3oz.) | |
| Front & Rear | PAG 180 ± 10cc (6.1±0.3oz.) | ||
| Pulley type | 6PK-TYPE | ||
| Displacement | 180cc/rev | ||
| Condenser | Heat rejection | DSL: 14, 600-5% kcal/hr (16.1-5% kw) GSL: 16, 000-5% kcal/hr (18.8-5% kw) |
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| Expansion valve | Type | Block type | |
| Refrigerant | Type | HFC-134a | |
| Capacity | Front only | 600 ± 25g (21.1 ± 0.88oz.) | |
| Front & Rear | 750 ± 25g (26.4 ± 0.88oz.) | ||
BLOWER UNIT SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh and recirculation | Operating method | Actuator |
| Blower | Type | Sirocco |
| Speed step | Auto + 8 speed (Automatic), 1~4speed (Manual) | |
| Speed control | Power mosfet (Automatic), Resistor (Manual) | |
| Air filter | Type | Particle filter |
HEATER AND EVAPORATOR UNIT SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Heater | Type | Pin & Tube type |
| Heating capacity | 4, 700 - 5% kcal/hr | |
| Mode operating method | Actuator | |
| Temperature operating method | Actuator | |
| Evaporator | Temperature control type | Evaporator temperature sensor |
| A/C ON/OFF | ON: 3.0±0.3°C (37.4±0.5°F) OFF: 1.0±0.3°C (33.8±0.5°F) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.