How to replace air conditioning compressor on 2013 Kia Soul

I'll show you how to replace the air conditioning compressor, expansion valve and filter on this 2013 Kia Soul. Be sure to use heavy gloves and eye protection when working with refrigerant, and have adequate ventilation.

[@irisbaez1972]

I don't know why always those Charts are always weird. My kia soul 2012 was 37 low side and 210 or 220 F high side with 91 degrees in the garage with less than 20% humidity. Is cooling really good, even with the compressor leaking oil.
--- How much oil goes inside the compressor?
-- Did you add any oil peg 46 to the drier filter?
-- Did you replace the O-rings?
-- Did you check if the compressor brought the right amount of Oil?
-- I saw another video where he removes the drier filter from the bottom.
-- How many can of freon do you added?
-- People recommend replacing condenser together with what you did, if you disconnected anyway.
-- My compressor is leaking. Do you think I could pass the summer with it and change it in October or next year? Thank you.

[@docsprojects9427]

The compressor came with the right amount of oil, I used almost two cans of Freon. With the compressor leaking it will eventually run low on Freon and not cool well. You may need to add some Freon to keep it working through the summer. At 91 degrees I would recommend getting your high side up to about 250

[@docsprojects9427]

If the dryer filter has evidence of debris, the condenser should be back flushed. Some makes and models can’t be flushed so would need replacement. Most shops will over recommend what needs to be replaced, partly because of liability, and also to maximize their profit

[@irisbaez1972]

@@docsprojects9427 Thank you for your reply. how to put high side up to 250?
-- My car has only 75 K miles. 2012 automatic 2.0L. Do you think I need to replace that drier filter when I need just the compressor? If the A/C system is cooling good that mean the expansion valve is working good right? so I don't need to change it.

[@docsprojects9427]

@@irisbaez1972 you mentioned it was cooling good, so don’t worry about the expansion valve. To get the high side to 250, get the idle to about 1000 to 1200 rpm, and add Freon until it gets to about 250. Be sure to keep can upright so it goes in as vapor instead of liquid form. If the compressor is getting worn it may not get there. If you don’t see a slow climb in the pressure then stop adding. I’m hoping it will keep you cool til you can afford to replace the compressor in the fall. Thanks for viewing

[@irisbaez1972]

@@docsprojects9427 Thank you. You are very nice to reply to me. Yes, it's cooling to 41 degrees inside. I already bought a new compressor: HANON GENUINE OEM✅ A/C Compressor for 11-13 Elantra 12-13 Soul 2.0L 977013X10. They say is coming with oil already, but I heard a lot about check the oil no matter what. Any Idea how to check how much oil is inside?
-- Is better left the drier filter along or replace it?