Hyundai Venue: Air Conditioning System / Condenser. Repair procedures

Inspection

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.

Replacement

1.	Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / recycling / charging station.

2.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

3.	Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Cover")

4.	Remove the front bumper beam assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Beam Assembly")

5.	Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the air guard (A).

6.	Loosen the mounting bolts and separate the suction & liquid line (A).

7.	Remove the condenser (A).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	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.

Replacement 1. Remove the condenser. 2. Remove the cap (A) on the bottom of the condenser with a L wrench...

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