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Repair procedures: Removal

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  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 engine room under cover by loosening the mounting clip (A) and bolts (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Room Under Cover Mounting Clips And Bolts
    G09366660Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Separate the front portion of the front wheel guard from the wheel base.

    Refer to FRONT WHEEL GUARD .

  6. Remove the engine room right side under cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Room Right Side Under Cover Mounting Bolts
    G09366661Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Loosen the drive belt.

    Refer to DRIVE BELT .

  8. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line and discharge line from the compressor.
    NOTE: Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
  9. Disconnect the compressor switch connector (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Compressor Switch Connector
    G09366662Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Remove the compressor by loosening the mounting bolts.
Fig 4: Identifying Compressor Mounting Bolts
G09366663Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA