Hyundai i-30: Air Conditioning System / Condenser

Hyundai i30 (PD) 2018-2024 Service Manual / Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Condenser

Components and components location

Components Location

1. 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 Cover")

4.	Remove the hood latch assembly. (Refer to Body - "Hood Latch")

5.	After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the air duct bracket (A).

6.	Remove the side air guard (A). [LH] [RH]

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)

8.	After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the radiator upper mounting bracket (A).

9.	Remove the condenser (A) from radiator.

10.

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, 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.

Compressor

Description and operation 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...

Receiver-Drier

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

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