Repair procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
Loosen the drive belt.
(Refer to "DRIVE BELT ")
Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
Tightening torque:

18.6~27.4N.m (1.9~2.8 kgf.m, 13.7~20.2 lbf.ft)

Fig 1: Suction Line
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the compressor clutch connector(A), and then remove mounting bolts and the compressor (B).

Fig 2: Compressor Clutch Connector
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