Hyundai Palisade (LX2): Air conditioning System / Refrigerant Line
Components and components location
[Isometric view]

1. Front suction & Liquid pipe
assembly
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[Top view]

1. Front suction & Liquid pipe
assembly
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Repair procedures
[Front suction & Liquid pipe assembly]
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If a compressor is available, the air conditioner is operated for a
few minutes in the engine idle state and then the engine is stopped.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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| 3. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
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| 4. |
Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Cover")
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| 5. |
Loosen the mounting nut and remove the expansion valve cover (A).
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Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
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Loosen the mounting bolts and separate the expansion valve (A) fron
evaporator core.
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Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
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Loosen the mounting nuts and separate the suction line (A), discharge
line (B).
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Tightening torque :
19.6 - 23.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.4 kgf.m, 14.5 - 17.4 lb-ft)
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| 8. |
Press the lock pin and separate the APT (Air conditioning Pressure Transducer)
sensor connector (A).

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| 9. |
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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| 10. |
Remove the engine mounting braket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")
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| 11. |
Separate the compressor suction line (A) and discharge line (B) connection
nuts and disconnect the line.
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Tightening torque :
20.9 - 31.2 N.m (2.1 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.4 - 23.0 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage the parts located under the
vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and
canister) when raising the vehicle using the lift.
(Refer to General Information - "Lift and Support Points")
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| 12. |
Loosen the mounting bolts, nuts and remove the engine room under cover
[RH] (A).
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Tightening torque
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
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| 13. |
Remove the refrigerant pipe line mounting nuts and braket bolt.
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Tightening torque :
Nut : 8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
Bolt : 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
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| 14. |
Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the Front suction & Liquid pipe
assembly (A).
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Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
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To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to
avoid moisture and dust contamination.
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Tighten the bolt or nut joint to the specified torque.
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Using a gas leak detector, check for refrigerant leakage.
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Evacuate air in the refrigeration system and charge system with
refrigerant.
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[Rear Suction & Liquid Pipe Assembly]
| 1. |
If a compressor is available, the air conditioner is operated for a
few minutes in the engine idle state and then the engine is stopped.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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| 3. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
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| 4. |
Remove the rear wheel guard [RH].
(Refer to Body - "Rear Wheel Guard")
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| 5. |
Loosen the mounting nuts and separate the suction line, discharge line
(A).
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Tightening torque :
19.6 - 23.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.4 kgf.m, 14.5 - 17.4 lb-ft)
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| 6. |
Loosen the mounting bolts, nuts and remove the engine room under cover
[RH] (A).
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Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
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Remove the refrigerant pipe line mounting nuts.
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Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
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| 8. |
Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the Rear suction & Liquid pipe assembly
(A).
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Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
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| 9. |
To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to
avoid moisture and dust contamination.
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Tighten the bolt or nut joint to the specified torque.
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Using a gas leak detector, check for refrigerant leakage.
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Evacuate air in the refrigeration system and charge system with
refrigerant.
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Repair procedures
Oil Specification
1.
The R-134a or R-1234yf system requires synthetic (PAG) compressor oil
whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil.
Description and operation
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.
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing Cover")
3.
Component Location
1. Start Stop Button(SSB)
2. FOB key
3. Tailgate open switch
4. Interior antenna 1
5. Interior antenna 2
6. Intergrated Body Control Unit
(IBU)
7. Trunk antenna
8. Door handle & door antenna
9.