Hyundai Elantra: Air Conditioning System / Refrigerant Line
Components and components location
1. Refrigerant Pipe Assembly
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Repair procedures
1. | 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. |
2. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
3. | Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / charging station. |
4. | 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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5. | 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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6. | Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A). |
7. | Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
8. | 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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9. | Remove the refrigerant line assembly (A) to the upper of engine room. Tightening torque : 7.8 - 11.8 N.m ( 0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 Ib-ft) |
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10. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| 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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Repair procedures
Oil Specification1.The HFC-134a system requires synthetic (PAG) compressor oil whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil...
Description and operation
DescriptionThe 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...
Other information:
Diagnosis with Diagnostic tool1.In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using the vehicle diagnostic system (Diagnostic tool).The diagnostic system (Diagnostic tool) provides the following information.(1)Fault Code Searching : Checking failure and code number (DTC)(2)Data Analysis : Checking the system input/output data state(3)Actuation test : Checking the system operat..
(1) Jack handle
(2) Jack
(3) Wheel lug nut wrench
The jack, jack handle, and wheel lug
nut wrench are stored in the luggage
compartment under the luggage box
cover.
The jack is provided for emergency tire
changing only.
Turn the winged hold down bolt
counterclockwise to remove the spare
tire.
Store the spare tire in the same
compartment by turning the winged hold
down bolt clockwise.
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