Hyundai Kona: Air Conditioning System / Refrigerant Line Repair procedures

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2026 Service Manual / Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Refrigerant Line Repair procedures

Replacement

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 cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical Assembly - "Engine Cover")

After loosening the mounting nut, remove the expansion valve cover (A).

Tightening torque :

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 Ib-ft)

Remove the bolts and the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.

Tightening torque :

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 Ib-ft)

Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (B) and liquid line (A) from the condenser.

Tightening torque :

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 Ib-ft)

8.	Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A).

9.	Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Cover")

10.

Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor.

Tightening torque :

21.6 - 32.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.9 Ib-ft)

•	Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.

11.

Loosen the bracket mounting bolt (B) from suction& liquid assembly (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 Ib-ft)

12.	Remove the suction & liquid tube assembly (A) to the upper of engine room.

13.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	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.

Specified amount

R-134a : 500 ± 25g (17.6 ± 0.88oz.)

R-1234yf : 450 ± 25g (15.9 ± 0.88oz.)

Refrigerant Line Components and components location

Components Location 1. Suction & Liquid tube assembly ...

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Description The compressor is the power unit of the A/C system. It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine. The compressor cha ...

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