Hyundai Tucson Quiz
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Condenser

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 51Engine Electrical System — 26Emission Control System — 23Engine/Fuel Control System — 44Clutch System — 12MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 12AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 42Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 14Drive Shaft and Axle — 22Suspension System — 30Steering System — 16Restraint — 21Braking System — 47Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 145Body Electrical System — 162Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 39
12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
0102030405013.710N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Component location

1. Condenser

Repair Procedures

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 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 RH headlamp. (Refer to Body Electrical System - Headlamp)
  5. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the side support at the upper part of the front bumper (A).
  6. Remove the side air guard (A).
  7. Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the refrigerant pipe (A).

    Tightening torque: 8.8 - 13.7 N·m

  8. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the air intake duct.

    Tightening torque: 3.9~5.9 N·m

  9. Remove the condenser (A) from the radiator.
  10. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

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