This was extremely helpful. Thank you very much. However, I was unable to remove the bolts connecting the radiator to the AC compressor by the underneath method you describe at 21:36. It was pretty darn frustrating. Then I realized I could just remove the fans off the radiator and would have plenty of room to access those bolts from the top. I installed the new radiator in reverse by bolting it to the ac condenser BEFORE installing the fans--I definitely bent a few fins on my new radiator with my socket handle doing it this way, but oh well. (I now see this alternative was suggested by Keith Franch in the comments, although not so politely.)
John McClellan well the bottom line is you got it done and it is working, the old saying is there is more then 1 way to skin a cat can certainly apply to auto repair, thanks for watching and commenting, we do appreciate the feedback very much!!
I came here just to find out how to do these bolts, and whether they were on both sides. He answered the second question, but completely glossed over the first. I'm going back out to pull my fans, so I can get those bolts out. Update: Got the fans out. Got the radiator out (it helped to also pull the left headlight...just three bolts). Getting the fans back on the new radiator, once it was installed, was a bear, though. Test fit them before installing the radiator. The mounting ears didn't want to align with the quick nut on the condenser. After lots of cursing and prying, I made it fit.
Mine was leaking from the same location but on the back side. Also, the A/C quit before the engine visibly overheated. And yes, I was parked and running the A/C at the time.
One of my fan propeller’s broke and now it kind of makes a vibrating when the fans turn on but runs perfectly fine and is always showing it’s cool. Should I even bother replacing it?
Celio Swiss Knives CSK yes both fans should be working when the ac is on, if only one, then most likely that other fan is failed and the cooling ability can be weak.
I change the radiator and everything my self but no AC just heat comes out but when I trun the AC on the fan don't comes on unless the radiator fan comes on but then both cuts off at the same time.only when the ac is on
@@jaymaine90 well ,mine was 2003 but it is almost the same i think ,that was like 3 year ago ,i don't have that car ,but i used to like it a lot , really nice car
Hey, know this is an old video, but i'm having trouble with my Sonata's ac. Same year and engine. No cold air even though there's no coolant leaks, the radiator seems fine, the compressor isn't locked up, but when I press the ac button in the cabin, neither radiator fan comes on even though both should come on when the ac is on. Only one ever comes on, but only when the engine idles for awhile and gets really hot, not because the ac is on if that makes sense. For some reason I don't know why the fans don't come on when the button is on. Knowing at least one of the fans is "good" in that it turns on at some point to cool the engine, is there a place you'd start to see why they don't turn on when the ac is on? Is there a wire or connector you could at least point me to, to check first? I'm at my wit's end and don't have a lot of $ for a mechanic. Thanks!
I did that, but my fans are not functioning properly. ..what tip will you give me... because they use to work perfectly before. did I didn't connect right one of the plugs.
Tricia Rod we’ll both fans must be connected to work, they are pretty simple, if they are getting 12 volts, then they should be running, both fans should be running with the ac on, if the ac is off, then the vehicle may only command one fan to be on and nothing may be wrong.
noel tello so coolant leaks are best found with a pressure tester, you can pressurize the cooling system without running the engine which is safer, if you prefer you can have a shop perform the pressure test so they can tell you what is leaking and then you can decide if you want to fix that yourself.
This video would be way better if it was silent and sped up a little. just show me the disassembly man. I don't want to hear the extra 20 minutes of stuff.
Sorry BROTHER but your doing that the hard way.. Just pull the fans out of the front then go after the 2 mounting bolts and the 2 fluid lines and lower radiator hose. Doing that from the bottom is the difficult way to do things.. How will you ever get the 2 side 10mm bolts back into the bracket ?? And please stop talking so much.. This video should have been 15 minutes but you turned it into almost 45 minutes because your yacking about things people already know... Must give you a big thumbs down.. sorry
Almost every video needs to be shorter but you can skip if you can learn Most cars that is the hard way you describe Only since it has 3 upper accessible fan bolts and that's it I've done it both ways and both are easy
the DF 10mm usually doesn't even fit any 1/4" drive sockets so did you just wrench on it +keith Franch ? sounds like the hard way or turn her down on a lathe and its all good?
Yeah but I have no car knowledge so I don't mind the extra advice and info from someone who knows what they're talking about. Where's ur perfect video Mr. Know It All. Please inform me bc I have a rad that needs to be replaced.
This was extremely helpful. Thank you very much. However, I was unable to remove the bolts connecting the radiator to the AC compressor by the underneath method you describe at 21:36. It was pretty darn frustrating. Then I realized I could just remove the fans off the radiator and would have plenty of room to access those bolts from the top. I installed the new radiator in reverse by bolting it to the ac condenser BEFORE installing the fans--I definitely bent a few fins on my new radiator with my socket handle doing it this way, but oh well. (I now see this alternative was suggested by Keith Franch in the comments, although not so politely.)
John McClellan well the bottom line is you got it done and it is working, the old saying is there is more then 1 way to skin a cat can certainly apply to auto repair, thanks for watching and commenting, we do appreciate the feedback very much!!
I came here just to find out how to do these bolts, and whether they were on both sides. He answered the second question, but completely glossed over the first. I'm going back out to pull my fans, so I can get those bolts out.
Update: Got the fans out. Got the radiator out (it helped to also pull the left headlight...just three bolts). Getting the fans back on the new radiator, once it was installed, was a bear, though. Test fit them before installing the radiator. The mounting ears didn't want to align with the quick nut on the condenser. After lots of cursing and prying, I made it fit.
@@APDTY u still around
Mine was leaking from the same location but on the back side. Also, the A/C quit before the engine visibly overheated. And yes, I was parked and running the A/C at the time.
Thank you! I own an 03, this helped a lot 👍
Parts Installed & Some Of the tools used:
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Important Cooling Videos 01:00
Pressure Test System 02:00
Remove Dust Shields 09:31
Drain Coolant 11:12
Disconnect Battery 12:58
Disconnect Upper Plugs, Hoses, Bolts 13:48
Note About Fans 16:07
Disconnect Lower Plugs, Hoses, Bolts 19:12
Radiator Removal w/Fans 22:35
Fan Removal/Installation 25:09
Replace Hoses 28:09
Radiator Installation w/Fans 32:38
Reconnect Plugs, Hoses, Bolts 36:03
Attach Dust Shields 37:29
Refill Coolant 38:00
Closing 39:34
One of my fan propeller’s broke and now it kind of makes a vibrating when the fans turn on but runs perfectly fine and is always showing it’s cool. Should I even bother replacing it?
Very informative video. My 2002 Sonata is showing the same exact symptoms. So now I can do this myself with this video.
K glad to hear, thanks for watching!!
Hi ,should be working both of those fan motor at the same time?in my car only one works, thanks for your answer
Celio Swiss Knives CSK yes both fans should be working when the ac is on, if only one, then most likely that other fan is failed and the cooling ability can be weak.
Yes I have that same problem when I trun on the Ac it won't come on but when the radiator fan comes on then the ac fan will work but both cuts off
Same car 2002 same year everything
I change the radiator and everything my self but no AC just heat comes out but when I trun the AC on the fan don't comes on unless the radiator fan comes on but then both cuts off at the same time.only when the ac is on
@@jaymaine90 well ,mine was 2003 but it is almost the same i think ,that was like 3 year ago ,i don't have that car ,but i used to like it a lot , really nice car
Hey, know this is an old video, but i'm having trouble with my Sonata's ac. Same year and engine. No cold air even though there's no coolant leaks, the radiator seems fine, the compressor isn't locked up, but when I press the ac button in the cabin, neither radiator fan comes on even though both should come on when the ac is on. Only one ever comes on, but only when the engine idles for awhile and gets really hot, not because the ac is on if that makes sense. For some reason I don't know why the fans don't come on when the button is on. Knowing at least one of the fans is "good" in that it turns on at some point to cool the engine, is there a place you'd start to see why they don't turn on when the ac is on? Is there a wire or connector you could at least point me to, to check first? I'm at my wit's end and don't have a lot of $ for a mechanic. Thanks!
Awesome video! Explained well enough for a girl to do it 😜 haha! Thanks!
Shelby Cathey thanks for watching and commenting!!
I did that, but my fans are not functioning properly. ..what tip will you give me... because they use to work perfectly before. did I didn't connect right one of the plugs.
Tricia Rod we’ll both fans must be connected to work, they are pretty simple, if they are getting 12 volts, then they should be running, both fans should be running with the ac on, if the ac is off, then the vehicle may only command one fan to be on and nothing may be wrong.
totally great vid.
i have the hyundai sonta v6 but i cant find the leek please help me. please i have tried running it check the hose and i cant find help please
noel tello so coolant leaks are best found with a pressure tester, you can pressurize the cooling system without running the engine which is safer, if you prefer you can have a shop perform the pressure test so they can tell you what is leaking and then you can decide if you want to fix that yourself.
What the name of the radiator
This video would be way better if it was silent and sped up a little. just show me the disassembly man. I don't want to hear the extra 20 minutes of stuff.
Sorry BROTHER but your doing that the hard way.. Just pull the fans out of the front then go after the 2 mounting bolts and the 2 fluid lines and lower radiator hose. Doing that from the bottom is the difficult way to do things.. How will you ever get the 2 side 10mm bolts back into the bracket ?? And please stop talking so much.. This video should have been 15 minutes but you turned it into almost 45 minutes because your yacking about things people already know... Must give you a big thumbs down.. sorry
Almost every video needs to be shorter but you can skip if you can learn
Most cars that is the hard way you describe
Only since it has 3 upper accessible fan bolts and that's it
I've done it both ways and both are easy
the DF 10mm usually doesn't even fit any 1/4" drive sockets so did you just wrench on it +keith Franch ? sounds like the hard way
or turn her down on a lathe and its all good?
Advice is not "yacking" learn to skip ahead
Yeah but I have no car knowledge so I don't mind the extra advice and info from someone who knows what they're talking about. Where's ur perfect video Mr. Know It All. Please inform me bc I have a rad that needs to be replaced.
Keith Franch well sorry if this video wasn’t for you, thanks for watching anyway,