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TYC 97188 A/C Evaporator Core
Reliable A/C Evaporator Core for Hyundai and Kia Vehicles
The TYC 97188 A/C evaporator core is designed to restore efficient cooling performance in select Hyundai and Kia models. Engineered with a tube and fin configuration, this evaporator core ensures effective heat exchange and consistent airflow for your vehicle's HVAC system.
- Tube & fin configuration for optimal heat dissipation
- Core dimensions: 11.22 inches height, 10.04 inches length, 1.50 inches thickness
- Inlet and outlet diameters both measure 0.57 inches
- Block-style inlet and outlet fitting design for secure connections
- Compatible with Hyundai Azera, Sonata, and Kia Cadenza, Optima models
Technical Details of the TYC 97188 Evaporator Core
This A/C evaporator core features a compact design with precise core dimensions of 11.22 inches in height, 10.04 inches in length, and 1.50 inches in thickness, making it suitable for the HVAC systems in Hyundai Azera, Sonata, and Kia Cadenza and Optima vehicles. The tube and fin configuration enhances heat transfer efficiency by maximizing surface area contact with the refrigerant and air. Both the inlet and outlet have a diameter of 0.57 inches and utilize a block fitting design, ensuring a secure and leak-resistant connection within the HVAC assembly.
Compatible Vehicles and Common Applications
- Restores proper cooling function in Hyundai Azera and Sonata models
- Replaces worn or damaged evaporator cores in Kia Cadenza and Optima
- Addresses issues such as reduced A/C airflow and inconsistent cabin temperature
- Helps resolve refrigerant leaks caused by core corrosion or damage
- Improves overall HVAC system efficiency and comfort
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the TYC 97188 evaporator core, ensure the HVAC system is fully evacuated and free of moisture before assembly. Verify that the block-style inlet and outlet fittings align correctly with the vehicle’s refrigerant lines to prevent leaks. It is recommended to replace the receiver/drier or accumulator and recharge the system with the proper refrigerant after installation. Professional installation is advised to maintain system integrity and performance.
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
TYC manufactures this evaporator core to meet or exceed OEM specifications for fit, form, and function. The part number 97188 undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure durability and reliable performance in Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Please refer to TYC’s warranty policy for specific coverage details.
| Brand | TYC |
| Part Number | 97188 |
| Configuration | Tube & fin |
| Core Height | 11.22 |
| Core Length | 10.04 |
| Core Thickness | 1.50 |
| Inlet Diameter | 0.57 |
| Inlet Fitting Design | Block |
| Outlet Diamter | 0.57 |
| Outlet Fitting Design | Block |
This part fits 64 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Hyundai | Azera | Limited | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2017 | Hyundai | Azera | Base | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2016 | Hyundai | Azera | Limited | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2016 | Hyundai | Azera | Base | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2016 | Kia | Cadenza | Premium | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2016 | Kia | Cadenza | Base | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2016 | Kia | Cadenza | Limited | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2016 | Kia | Optima | Hybrid LX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2016 | Kia | Optima | Hybrid | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2016 | Kia | Optima | Hybrid EX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2015 | Hyundai | Azera | Limited | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2015 | Hyundai | Azera | Base | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2015 | Hyundai | Sonata | Hybrid Limited | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2015 | Hyundai | Sonata | Hybrid | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2015 | Kia | Cadenza | Base | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2015 | Kia | Cadenza | Premium | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2015 | Kia | Cadenza | Limited | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2015 | Kia | Optima | LX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2015 | Kia | Optima | Limited | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2015 | Kia | Optima | EX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2015 | Kia | Optima | SX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2015 | Kia | Optima | SXL Turbo | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2015 | Kia | Optima | Hybrid EX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2015 | Kia | Optima | Hybrid LX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2015 | Kia | Optima | SX Turbo | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2014 | Hyundai | Azera | Limited | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2014 | Hyundai | Azera | Base | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2014 | Hyundai | Sonata | Hybrid | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2014 | Hyundai | Sonata | Hybrid Limited | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2014 | Kia | Cadenza | Limited | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2014 | Kia | Cadenza | Premium | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2014 | Kia | Cadenza | Base | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2014 | Kia | Optima | SX Turbo | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2014 | Kia | Optima | EX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2014 | Kia | Optima | Hybrid EX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2014 | Kia | Optima | LX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2014 | Kia | Optima | Limited | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2014 | Kia | Optima | SXL Turbo | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2014 | Kia | Optima | Hybrid LX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2014 | Kia | Optima | SX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2013 | Hyundai | Azera | Base | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2013 | Hyundai | Sonata | Hybrid | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2013 | Hyundai | Sonata | Hybrid Limited | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2013 | Kia | Optima | SXL | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2013 | Kia | Optima | EX | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2013 | Kia | Optima | EX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2013 | Kia | Optima | Hybrid | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2013 | Kia | Optima | Hybrid EX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2013 | Kia | Optima | Hybrid LX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2013 | Kia | Optima | LX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2013 | Kia | Optima | SX | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2012 | Hyundai | Azera | Base | Sedan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2012 | Hyundai | Sonata | Hybrid | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2012 | Kia | Optima | SX | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2012 | Kia | Optima | LX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2012 | Kia | Optima | EX | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2012 | Kia | Optima | Hybrid | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2012 | Kia | Optima | EX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2011 | Hyundai | Sonata | Hybrid | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2011 | Kia | Optima | SX | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2011 | Kia | Optima | LX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2011 | Kia | Optima | EX | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2011 | Kia | Optima | EX | Sedan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2011 | Kia | Optima | Hybrid | Sedan | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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