Hyundai Elantra: Air Conditioning System / Condenser
Components and components location
[General type]

[N Line]

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. |
[General type]
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 Assembly") |
4. | Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the air duct (A). 
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5. | Remove the ambient temperature sensor (A).. 
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6. | Loosen the mounting nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (B) and liquid line (A) from the condenser. Tightening torque : 8.8 - 13.7 N.m ( 0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 Ib-ft) |

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7. | Loosen the mounting pin-type retainers and bolts, remove the side air guard (A). 
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8. | Remove the condenser (A) from radiator. 

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9. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| 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 or R-1234yf 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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[N Line]
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 Assembly") |
4. | Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the air guard (A). 
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5. | Remove the intercooler. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Intercooler") |
6. | Remove the hood latch assembly. (Refer to Body - "Hood Latch Assembly") |
7. | Loosen the mounting nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (B) and liquid line (A) from the condenser. Tightening torque : 21.6 - 32.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.9 Ib-ft) |

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8. | Remove the condenser (A) from radiator. 

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9. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| 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 or R-1234yf 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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Description and operation
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Repair procedures
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Components and components location
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Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components...
Repair procedures
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