Repair Procedures: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Genesis G80. 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 engine room cover.
(Refer to ENGINE COVER Engine Mechanical System - )
- Remove the front strut bar (A).
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Disconnect the radiator upper hose.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "RADIATOR ")
- Remove the upper mounting bracket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "RADIATOR ")
- Remove the nuts (A), and then disconnect the discharge line (B) and liquid line (C) from the condenser.
Tightening torque:
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)
- Remove the bolts (A), and then disconnect the condenser.
[LH]
[RH]
- Pull the condenser (A) rearward and then pull it upward to remove it.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- 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.