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Repair procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Hyundai Veloster. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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 cable from the battery.
  3. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
  4. Loosen the drive belt.

    (Refer to EM group - "Drive Belt")

  5. Remove the RH front tire (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying RH Front Tire
    G08811944Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Separate the front portion of the front wheel guard (A) from the wheel house.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Wheel Guard
    G08811945Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the engine room RH side cover (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Room RH Side Cover
    G08811946Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor. Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6~27.4N.m (1.9~2.8 kgf.m, 13.7~20.2 lbf.ft)

    Fig 4: Identifying Compressor Suction And Discharge Line
    G08811947Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Disconnect the compressor clutch connector and then remove mounting bolts and the compressor (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Compressor
    G08811948Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
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