Repair procedures: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. 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 FRONT BUMPER COVER .
- Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line and liquid line (A) from the condenser.
- Remove the intake shield (A).
- Remove the side air guard (A).
- Remove the condenser (A) from radiator.
- 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-134a to avoid leakage.
- Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
- Charge the system, and test its performance.