Sportage 4WD 2Dr L4-2.0L (2002)
Condenser Fan: Service and Repair
CONDENSER
Removal
1. Chock wheels.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Discharge the air conditioning system. Refer to Recovery/Evacuating/Charging.
4. Disconnect refrigerant hoses at the condenser.
5. Remove the three plastic retainers attaching the trim panel to the upper shroud panel.
6. Remove the screw retaining the radiator grille to the hood stay.
7. Carefully depress the four tabs on the radiator grille and remove the grille from the vehicle.
8. Remove the radiator grille retaining clips from the side shroud panels and attach them to the radiator grille.
9. Disconnect the condenser fan connector.
10. Remove the three condenser fan assembly bolts and remove the condenser fan assembly.
11. Remove the four hood latch mounting bolts.
NOTE: Carefully lay the center stay on the lower shroud panel to avoid damage to the radiator.
12. Install a Snap-On® Hood Prop Rod Tool #YA4590 or equivalent to support the hood.
13. Remove the upper shroud panel and hood support rod.
14. Disconnect the wire harness clips and separate the wire harness from the shroud panel.