Repair Procedures: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Hyundai Accent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / recycling / charging station.
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
- Remove the horn.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "HORN ")
- Remove the upper air guard.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLING FAN ")
- Remove the nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) from the condenser.
Tightening Torque:
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
- Loosen the mounting pin - type retainers and bolts, remove the side air guard (A).
- After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the intake shield (A).
- Remove the condenser (A) from radiator.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.NOTE:
- When replacing and re-installing the A/C system, do not reuse the seal washer. After replacement, please discard components.
- If you're installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil.
- Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-1234yf to avoid leakage.
- Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
- Charge the system, and test its performance.