Universal Air EX9790C A/C Expansion Valve

Universal Air EX9790C Block Expansion Valve

The Universal Air EX9790C is an A/C expansion valve for the HVAC refrigerant circuit. It is listed for 2016-2018 Kia Sorento applications and is used to regulate refrigerant flow through the evaporator system.

Key Features

• Block expansion valve for automotive air conditioning service
• Fits 2016-2018 Kia Sorento, N/A
• Supports refrigerant metering in the HVAC system
• Universal Air Block Expansion Valve product line
• Part number EX9790C for accurate ordering and lookup

Application Details

Compatible With 2016-2018 Kia Sorento, N/A. The EX9790C is a direct-fit style A/C expansion valve for this vehicle range and is identified under Universal Air’s Block Expansion Valve line. Use EX9790C when replacing a valve that controls refrigerant expansion before the evaporator, helping restore proper A/C system flow characteristics in Kia Sorento models from 2016, 2017, and 2018.

What It Helps Address

• Weak or inconsistent cabin cooling
• Improper refrigerant metering at the evaporator
• A/C performance issues caused by a restricted or worn valve
• Temperature fluctuations from unstable refrigerant flow
• HVAC service needs on a 2016-2018 Kia Sorento

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s A/C system configuration before installation and confirm the replacement matches the original block valve layout. Inspect related HVAC components, seals, and refrigerant lines during service, and evacuate and recharge the system according to factory procedures after replacement.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air identifies this part as EX9790C within its Block Expansion Valve line for application-specific HVAC service. Confirm fitment against the vehicle’s original part before installation.