AC condenser replacement 2002 Elantra

[dan jan]

Hi all,

Its summer time again and there is no way im letting the girlfriend drive her car without AC. Shes too broke to replace it right now….

I got spectra from Amazon , never done this before…

Going to use Dye before doing anything just to verify its only the condenser. ( car had front impact and near zero pressure in the system )

So the processes is remove fan, disconnect hoes, dismount, mount new one, connect lines , put fan on.
then, vaccume the system and use AC tool to put in the correct amount of freon ( 2.5 lb I believe).

Is there anything special I need to take in account?
I was over Hyundai forums and someone said something about special way the connectors fit on an Accent. No info on Elantra.

I am hoping for some insight about this.

Thanks

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[Mathieu]

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   [li]A flare wrench is indispensable to do the job.
2. The fitting must have a Teflon tape on the thread to avoid any gas escape.
3. Use die to check any other leaks with compress air if you want.
4. In case buy Hundai fitting

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[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lglPJuBXVeE[/video]

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95RdGLFIbL8[/video]

[Lorrin Barth]

2.5 lbs means you need a scale
If you find no pressure in the system you need a new drier
If you open the system you need a vacuum pump

So, I’d suggest you do the install and then take it somewhere to have it filled.

[EricTheCarGuy]

I’ve written extensively about AC issues and how to service the systems in this article. I’m sure the information you’re looking for is in here.

http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-hvac-problems

Good luck and keep us posted.

[Author]

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