Universal Air AK1748 A/C System Repair Kit

Universal Air AK1748 Ancillary Kit

Universal Air AK1748 is an A/C system repair kit for select Kia applications with the new body style. It is built for 2007-2008 Kia Optima and 2007-2008 Kia Magentis coverage, with fitment tied to the listed factory configurations and notes.

Key Features

• Ancillary kit for A/C system repair work
• Fits 2007-2008 Kia Optima, N/A
• Fits 2007-2008 Kia Magentis, N/A
• Fits 2007 Kia Magentis, N/A, from 05/01/2006
• New body style application coverage
• Part number AK1748 for catalog lookup and ordering

Product Details

Universal Air AK1748 is an ancillary A/C repair kit intended for select Kia Optima and Kia Magentis vehicles with the new body style. The fitment notes identify the related component references as EX 10299C, RD 11031KTC, and RS 2680, which helps confirm the correct application before service. Use AK1748 when servicing the air conditioning system on the listed Kia models and model years.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common A/C Service Issues

• Loss of cooling performance from worn A/C service components
• Incorrect replacement selection during Kia Optima A/C repair
• Incorrect replacement selection during Kia Magentis A/C repair
• Need to match the new body style fitment notes before ordering
• Service delays caused by mismatched reference numbers

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and body style against the fitment notes before installation. Confirm the listed reference numbers and the 05/01/2006 note for 2007 Kia Magentis applications. Compare the existing A/C system components to the catalog references to ensure the correct part is selected for the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air supplies this ancillary kit under its Ancillary Kit product line for A/C service applications. AK1748 is cataloged for the specified Kia Optima and Kia Magentis fitments, supporting accurate parts matching for repair work.