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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
  3. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator.

    (Refer to "COOLANT ")

  4. Remove the expansion valve cover (A).
    Fig 1: Expansion Valve Cover
    G10369816Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the bolts (A) and the expansion valve (B) from the evaporator core.

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

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 ~ 11.7 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.7 ~ 8.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Expansion Valve Bolts
    G10369817Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Disconnect the inlet (C) and outlet (D) heater hoses from the heater unit.
    Fig 3: Inlet And Outlet Heater Hoses
    G10369818Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are disconnected; drain it into a clean drip pan. Be sure not to let coolant spill on electrical parts or painted surfaces. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.
  7. Remove the crash pad.

    (Refer to "CRASH PAD ")

  8. Remove the cowl cross member.

    (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")

  9. Loosen the heater & blower assembly mounting bolts and then remove the heater & blower assembly (A).
    Fig 4: Heater And Blower Assembly
    G10369819Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Remove the blower unit (B) from heater unit after loosening 3 screws.
    Fig 5: Blower Unit Mounting Screws
    G10369820Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 6: Heater And Blower Assembly
    G10369821Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Installation is the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    1. If you're installing a new evaporator, add refrigerant oil (ND-OIL8).
    2. Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a to avoid leakage.
    3. Immediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
    4. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately
    5. Apply sealant to the grommets.
    6. Make sure that there is no air leakage.
    7. Charge the system and test its performance.
    8. Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater hoses and install the hose clamps securely.
    9. Refill the cooling system with engine coolant
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