Hyundai i20 Quiz
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Condenser Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 79Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 22Engine/Fuel Control System — 107Clutch System — 27MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 21Drive Shaft and Axle — 18Suspension System — 29Steering System — 21Restraint — 41Braking System — 53Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 190Body Electrical System — 181Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 58
16steps
~96min
4/5difficulty
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Inspection

  1. Check the condenser fins to make sure they are not clogged or damaged. If clogged, clean them with water and blow them out with a stream of compressed air. If bent, carefully straighten them in the opposite direction using a screwdriver or pliers.
  2. Check the condenser connections for leaks and repair or replace them if necessary.

REPLACEMENT

  1. Recover the refrigerant using the refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging system.
  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
  4. Remove the headlamps. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Headlamp".)
  5. Remove the hood latch assembly. (Refer to Body - "Hood Latch")
  6. Loosen the bolts securing the clips, then remove the cover from the upper part of the front bumper (A).
  7. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the air intake shield (B).
  8. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the radiator filler neck (A).
  9. Remove the radiator mounting bracket (A).
  10. Remove the radiator upper cover (A).
  11. Remove the side air screen (A) by pulling it upward.
  12. Remove the 2 nuts, then disconnect the discharge pipe (A) and the condenser liquid line (B).
  13. Remove the condenser (A) from the radiator.
  14. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

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