Hyundai Genesis: Air Conditioning System / Condenser Repair procedures
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.
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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:
Description
Control Function
This system supports 2 kinds of main function. (Rear video display function, Expected trace of wheels display function)
The Rear video display and the expected trace of wheels display operate according to Vehicle speed condition and Gear position.
Rear View Monito ...
Follow Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the following
conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions ...