Repair Procedures: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. 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 front bumper beam assembly (Refer to Body - "FRONT BUMPER BEAM ASSEMBLY ")
Loosen the mounting bolts, screws and remove the upper air guard (A).

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Loosen the mounting nuts and separate the suction line (A), discharge line (B).
Tightening torque:

21.6 - 32.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.9 lb-ft)

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Remove the refrigerant pipe & tube assembly (B) after removing the bolt (A) and nuts.
Tightening torque:

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

Bolt: 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

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Press the lock pin and remove the condenser assembly (A) from radiator assembly.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- 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.