How to Replace the Desiccant in an Automotive Air Conditioning System on Kia Sorento?

Detach the cable from the negative battery terminal, remove the condenser, using an Allen wrench, detach the end plug, and remove the desiccant from the condenser with a pair of needle-nose pliers. Use new 0-rings and a new bottom cap when installing the new desiccant, tighten the end plug, and lubricate the 0-rings with R-134a compatible refrigerant. Installation is the reverse of removal, have the system evacuated, charged, and leak-tested.

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Kia Sorento Desiccant-Receiver Drier
Part Number: 9780217000
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- Other Name: Dehydrator, Drier, Drier Desiccant Bag
- Replaces: 9780225000, 978023L000
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2023 Kia Sorento | High Grade, Middle Grade | 1.6L-Gamma-II, 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2, 2.5L-THETA-III, 3.3L - Lambda, 3.3L - Lambda 2, 3.5L, 3.5L - Lambda 2, 3.8L, 3.8L - Lambda | 5 Door Wagon, Wagon - 5Door 5P, Wagon - 5Door 6P, Wagon - 5Door 7P
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Kia Sorento Desiccant Assembly-Receiver Drier
Part Number: 9780225000
$31.39 MSRP: $42.88
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- Other Name: Desiccant-Receiver Drier
- Replaced by: 9780217000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2023 Kia Sorento | High Grade, Middle Grade | 1.6L-Gamma-II, 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2, 2.5L-THETA-III, 3.3L - Lambda, 3.3L - Lambda 2, 3.5L, 3.5L - Lambda 2, 3.8L, 3.8L - Lambda | 5 Door Wagon, Wagon - 5Door 5P, Wagon - 5Door 6P, Wagon - 5Door 7P

Kia Sorento A/C Accumulator

In Kia Sorento vehicles, the A/C Accumulator plays an essential function in the general performance of the air conditioning dispensation. This is a cylinder component that is hanged between the evaporator and the compressor and it functions to eliminate moisture, oil, and other debris from the cooling system. These contaminants when passed through the A/C Accumulator are removed and avoid damaging the compressor and enhance the effectiveness of the Air Conditioner. As of this overview, different kinds or classification of A/C Accumulators utilized in the Sorento versions is nowhere to be found, however, the general purpose continues to be identical to all of them. The purpose for which A/C Accumulator is most-efficient and useful is to ensure no debris or moisture gain access into the system to compromise the functionality of the car.

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Kia Sorento A/C Accumulator Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Desiccant-Receiver Drier
9780217000
Q: How to Replace the Desiccant in an Automotive Air Conditioning System on Kia Sorento?
A: Detach the cable from the negative battery terminal, remove the condenser, using an Allen wrench, detach the end plug, and remove the desiccant from the condenser with a pair of needle-nose pliers. Use new 0-rings and a new bottom cap when installing the new desiccant, tighten the end plug, and lubricate the 0-rings with R-134a compatible refrigerant. Installation is the reverse of removal, have the system evacuated, charged, and leak-tested.