Hyundai Genesis: Air Conditioning System / Condenser Repair procedures

Inspection
1.
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.
Replacement
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).

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)

9.
Remove the bolts (A), and then disconnect the condenser.
[LH]

[RH]

10.
Pull the condenser (A) rearward and then pull it upward to remove it.

11.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
   
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-134a to avoid leakage.
Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
Charge the system, and test its performance.
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