Hyundai Genesis: Air Conditioning System / Condenser Repair procedures
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Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If they are
clogged, clean them with water, and blow them with compressed air. If
they are 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 engine room cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine room cover") |
4. |
Remove the front strut bar (A). 
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5. |
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air cleaner") |
6. |
Disconnect the radiator upper hose.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Radiator") |
7. |
Remove the upper mounting bracket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Radiator") |
8. |
Remove the nuts (A), and then disconnect the discharge line (B) and liquid line (C) from the condenser.
Tightening torque :
3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)
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9. |
Remove the bolts (A), and then disconnect the condenser.
[LH] 
[RH] 
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10. |
Pull the condenser (A) rearward and then pull it upward to remove it. 
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11. |
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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Removal
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 ...
Replacement
1.
Remove the condenser.
2.
Remove the cap (B) on the bottom of the condenser with the L wrench (A).
Tightening torque :
9.81 ~ 14.71 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft) ...
Other information:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Turn all other switches OFF.
3. Remove the fuse panel cover by
pressing the tap and pulling up.
4. Remove and check the suspected
fuse; replace it if it is blown. To
remove or insert the fuse, use the
fuse puller in the engine compartment
fuse panel.
5. P ...
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad")
3.
Remove the connector.
4.
Remove the bracket (B) and receiver (C) by loosening the nut (A).
Tightening torque:
3.9 ~ 5.9N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3lb-ft)
5. ...