Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): 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 - "Front Bumper Assembly")
4.
Remove the hood latch assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Hood Latch Assembly")
5.
Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the air duct (A).

6.
Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the front bumper beam assembly (A).

7.
Loosen the mounting bolts and screws , remove the upper air guard (A).

8.
Loosen the mounting nuts and separate the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B).

9.
Press the lock pin and remove the condenser assembly (A) from radiator assembly.

10.
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 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.

    Components Location 1. Condensor

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