Hyundai Elantra: Air Conditioning System / Refrigerant Line Repair procedures
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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. |
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
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Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / charging station. |
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Remove the engine cover (A). |
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Remove the bolts and the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.
Tightening torque :
8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m ( 0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 Ib-ft)
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Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) 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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Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A). |
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Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
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Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor.
Tightening torque :
21.6 ~ 32.4 N.m ( 2.2 ~ 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.9 Ib-ft)
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Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination. |
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Loosen the bracket mounting bolt (B) from suction& liquid assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m ( 0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 Ib-ft)
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Remove the refrigerant line assembly (A) to the upper of engine room. |
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination. |
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Tighten the bolt or nut joint to the specified torque. |
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Using a gas leak detector, check for refrigerant leakage. |
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Evacuate air in the refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.
Capacity : 500 ± 25 g (17.6 ± 0.88 oz.)
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Components Location
1. Refrigerant Line Assembly
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Description
The compressor is the power unit of the A/C system.
It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine.
The compressor changes low pressure and low tempera ...