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Third generation YP (2014-2025) / Kia Sedona YP Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air conditioning System / Condenser Repair procedures

Inspection
1.
Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean them with water, and blow them with compressed air. If bent, gently bend them using a screwdriver or pliers.
2.
Check the condenser connections for leakage, and repair or replace it, if required.
Replacement
1.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
2.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
3.
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
4.
Disconnect the horn connector (A).
5.
Disconnect the hood latch connector (B).
6.
Disconnect the over flow hose (C).

7.
Remove the cooling fan assembly.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Cooling Fan")
8.
Remove the radiator upper bracket (A).
[LH]

[RH]

9.
Separate the radiator assembly (A) to obtain space for remove the air guard.

10.
Remove the air guard (A).
[LH]

[RH]

11.
Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) from the condenser.

12.
Remove the condenser (A) from the radiator.
[LH]

[RH]

13.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
   
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When installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil.
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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.
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Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
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Charge the system, and test its performance.
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