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Repair Procedures: Removal

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NOTE: Precautions for using the plastic pulley 
  • Take care not to give physical impact to the plastic pulley.

    If exposed to the impact of dropping and collision, the pulley should not be used although not damaged.

  • Be careful not to place the pulley to downwards of the floor or table.
    Fig 1: Precautions For Using Plastic Pulley - Be Careful Not To Place Pulley Downwards To Floor Or Table
    G12023167Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  • Be careful not to apply the external force and impact on pulley while moving or using.
    Fig 2: Precautions For Using Plastic Pulley - Be Careful Not To Apply External Force Or Impact On Pulley While Moving Or Using
    G12023168Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  • Be careful not to apply force to the pulley.
Fig 3: Precautions For Using Plastic Pulley - Be Careful Not To Apply Force To Pulley
G12023169Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  1. 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.
  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
  4. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  5. Remove the front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  6. Loosen the drive belt.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")

  7. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)

    NOTE:
    • Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
    Fig 4: Locating Suction Line And Discharge Line Of Compressor
    G12023170Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Disconnect the compressor switch connector (A).
    Fig 5: Locating Compressor Switch Connector
    G12023171Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Remove the compressor (A) by loosening the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    20.0 - 32.95 N.m (2.04 - 3.36 kgf.m, 14.75 - 24.30 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Locating Compressor
    G12023172Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA