2004 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual - Page 165

6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 16 G140B01A-AAT G140D02A-AAT CHANGING THE AIR CONDITIONER FILTER B145A02A-GAT Checking the Air Conditioner Operation 1. Start the engine and let it run at fast idle for several minutes with the air conditioner set at the maximum cold setting. 2. If the air coming out of the in-dash vents is not cold, have the air conditioning system inspected by your Hyundai dealer. Checking the Compressor Drive Belt A/C 0.315 in. (8mm) (For Evaporator and Blower Unit) (If Installed) The air conditioner filter is located in front of the evaporator unit behind the glove box. It helps to decrease the amount of pollutants entering the car. ! CAUTION: Running the air conditioning system for extended periods of time with a low refrigerant level may damage the compressor. TENSION PULLEY CRANK PULLEY G140D01A G140C01A-AAT Lubrication To lubricate the compressor and the seals in the system, the air conditioner should be run for at least 10 minutes each week. This is particularly important during cool weather when the air conditioning system is not otherwise in use. When the air conditioning is being used regularly, the compressor drive belt tension should be checked at least once a month with the engine turned off. To check the drive belt tension, press down on the belt halfway between the engine crankshaft and compressor pulleys. Pressing with your finger, you should not be able to deflect this belt anymore than 1/3 of an inch. If the belt is too loose, have it adjusted by your Hyundai dealer. HLC2096 1. Open the glove box and remove the adjusting pins on both sides of the glove box.