Kia Optima Hybrid: Air Conditioning System / Electric A/C compressor Description and Operation

Description
Through the development of electric compressors, fuel efficiency is improved and air conditioner can be implemented when the engine stopped.
Operation Principle
Compression Part
One of the scrolls is fixed, while the other orbits eccen trically without self-rotating, thereby to trap and pump refrigerant in the pockets between the scrolls.

Motor Part
Convert electric power into a mechanical motion with Brushless DC Motor.

Control Part
Convert direct current to 3-phase alternating current and alter the compressor speed in cope with cooling demand.

Electric A/C compressor Components and Components Location

Components 1. Control Part2. Motor Part3. Compression Part ...

Electric A/C compressor Repair procedures

Removal 1. If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off. 2. Shut off the high voltage circuit.(Refer to Hybrid ...

Other information:

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: General Safety Information and Caution


Safety Precaution     Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the high voltage system or vehicles are handled incorrectly, this might lead to a serious accidents like electric shock and electric leakage.     • Be sure to shut off the high voltage by removing the ...

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Rear Lower Arm Repair procedures


Replacement 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)     Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire. 2. Loosen the nut and then remove the rear stabilizer link (B) from the rear lower arm (A). ...

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