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I Replaced My Condenser After the Dealership Sabatoged

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2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T with poor performing AC. I brought it into the dealership and they tell me it is empty of refrigerant. They want $790 to replace the condenser. Get it back and the AC no longer works. I charged it with nitrogen and see it is leaking out the condenser. The dealership claims the condenser must have been damage by road debris. I bought a replacement condenser for $65, 30-lb of R134a refrigerant for $120, and some PAG oil.

Front bumper removal


Front bumper

Damaged Condenser

Rock damage, yeah right. Looks like screwdriver induced damage to me.

Removing Condenser

Removing Compressor

Compressor out

Flush kit:

Evacuating the system

Manifold gauge setup

Vacuum system down to 64 microns. Held for 30-mins with a rise to 74 micron

Valve core removal tools and Snap-On leak detector
 
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