Hyundai Sonata LF: Air Conditioning System / Compressor Description and Operation
The compressor is the power unit of the A/C system.
It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine.
The compressor changes low pressure and low temperature refrigerant gas into high pressure and high temperature refrigerant gas.
Variable Swash Plate Compressor
The compressor has a swash plate that rotates to reciprocate pistons, which compress refrigerant.
The variable swash plate compressor controls the swash plate
angle to change the refrigerant displacement. It achieves precise
cooling capability control in accordance with vehicle interior and
driving conditions.
The externally controlled variable swash plate compressor
changes the swash plate angle by an ECV (Electric Control Valve) in
accordance with an electrical signal from the heater & A/C control
unit.
This enables stable temperature control and improved driving sensation.
ECV Control Diagram

Replacement
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...
Other information:
Removal and installation
1.
Remove the dual clutch transmission.
(Refer to Dual Clutch Transmisson(DCT) - "Dual Clutch Transmisson Assembly")
2.
Remove the external damper (A).
Tightening torque :
71.5 ~ 75.5N.m (7.3 ~ 7.7kgf.m, 52.8 ~ 55...
Removal
•
Take care not to scratch the cluster fascia panel and related parts.
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Eject all the disc before removing the AVN head unit to prevent damaging the DVD player's load mechanism.
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Wrap the protective tape on the tool to disassemble with the screwdriver or remover...