Hyundai Santa Cruz: Air Conditioning System / Condenser

- Components Location

1. Condensor

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.

1.Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.(Refer to Air conditioning System - "Repair procedures")

2.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

3.Remove the front bumper assembly.(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")

4.Loosen the mounting botls and clips, remove the radiator upper guard (A).

Tightening torque : 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

5.Loosen the mounting bolt, remove the upper air guard (A).

Tightening torque : 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

6.Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the radiator mounting bracket (A).

Tightening torque : 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

7.Remove the refrigerant pipe & tube assembly (A) after removing the nuts.

Tightening torque :8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)

8.Press the lock pin and remove the condenser assembly (A) from radiator assembly.

9.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-1234yf to avoid leakage.

• Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.

• Charge the system, and test its performance.