Repair Procedures: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Genesis G90. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
- Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "COWL TOP COVER ")
- Remove the engine cover and engine room cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE COVER ")
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Disconnect the TCM connector (A) and ECM connector (B).
- Remove the ground (C) and wiring after loosening the mounting bolts.
- Remove the strut bar [LH](A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
- Remove the bolts and the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.
Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (B) and liquid line (A) from the condenser.
Tightening torque:
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A).
- Remove the engine room partition wall.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE COVER ")
- Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor.
Tightening torque:
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)
Information
- Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
- Remove the suction & liquid tube assembly (A) to the upper of engine room.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
CAUTION:
Capacity
: R-1234yf: 630 ± 25 g (22.2 ± 0.88 oz.)
- Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
- Tighten the bolt or nut joint to the specified torque.
- Using a gas leak detector, check for refrigerant leakage.
- Evacuate air in the refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.
Capacity
: R-1234yf: 630 ± 25 g (22.2 ± 0.88 oz.)