Hyundai Sonata: Air Conditioning System / Condenser Repair procedures
1. |
Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged,
clean them with water, and blow them with compressed air. If bent,
gently bend them using a screwdriver or pliers. |
2. |
Check the condenser connections for leakage, and repair or replace it, if required.
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1. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/ recycling/ charging station. |
2. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
3. |
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") |
4. |
Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) from the condenser.
Tightening torque :
8.8 ~ 11.8 N.m ( 0.9 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 8.7 Ib-ft)
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5. |
After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the front bumper frame (A). 
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6. |
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the side air guard (A).
[LH] 
[RH] 
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7. |
Remove the hood latch connected (A). 
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8. |
Remove the condenser (A) from radiator. 
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9. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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If you're installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil. |
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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. |
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Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser. |
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Charge the system, and test its performance. |
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[Gamma 1.6 T-GDI / Theta 2.0 T-GDI]
1. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / recycling / charging station. |
2. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
3. |
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") |
4. |
Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) from the condenser.
Tightening torque :
8.8 ~ 11.8 N.m ( 0.9 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 8.7 Ib-ft)
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5. |
After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the front bumper frame (A). 
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6. |
Disconnect the hood latch connector (A) and then remove the wiring mounting clips. 

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7. |
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the side air guard (A). 
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8. |
Loosen the condenser bracket mounting bolt.
Tightening torque :
6.0 ± 2.0 N.m (0.61 ± 0.2 kgf.m, 4.43 ± 1.48 lbf-ft)
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9. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the condenser (A) from radiator.
Tightening torque :
6.0 ± 2.0 N.m (0.61 ± 0.2 kgf.m, 4.43 ± 1.48 lbf-ft)
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10. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
A. |
If you're installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil. |
B. |
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. |
C. |
Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser. |
D. |
Charge the system, and test its performance. |
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Components Location
[Theta 2.4 GDI]
1. Condenser
[Gamma 1.6 T-GDI / Theta 2.0 T-GDI]
1. Condenser
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Replacement
1.
Remove the condenser.
2.
Remove the cap (B) on the bottom of the condenser with a L wrench [Hex 14] (A).
Tightening torque :
4.0 ± 1.0 N.m (0.41 ± 0.1 kgf.m, 2.95 ± 0.72 ...
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