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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 cable from the battery.
  3. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
  4. Loosen the drive belt. (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .)
  5. 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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Compressor Suction Line And Discharge Line With Mounting Bolts
    G06873879Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the compressor clutch connector and then remove 3 mounting bolts and the compressor (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Compressor With Mounting Bolts
    G06873880Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.