Universal Air AK1678 A/C System Repair Kit

Universal Air AK1678 Ancillary A/C Kit

Universal Air AK1678 is an ancillary A/C system repair kit for select Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It is built for applications that need a direct-fit service solution for the listed model years, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai XG350, and Kia Optima and Magentis.

This Universal Air Ancillary Kit is identified by part number AK1678 and is cataloged for the older and new body style applications shown below. It is a fitment-specific A/C service part for owners and technicians working on 2002-2006 Hyundai and Kia platforms.

Key Features

• Ancillary A/C system repair kit for select Hyundai and Kia applications
• Cataloged under Universal Air brand line: Ancillary Kit
• Part number AK1678 for application matching and ordering
• Fits multiple 2002-2006 Hyundai and Kia models with notes for body style and production date breaks
• Referenced complete kit includes EX 529443C, RD 10979C, and RS 2680

Fitment Details

• Fits 2005-2006 Kia Optima, N/A; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 529443C, RD 10979C, RS 2680; Old Body Style; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 2005 Hyundai XG350, N/A; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 529443C, RD 10979C, RS 2680; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 2003 Hyundai XG350, N/A; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 529443C, RD 10979C, RS 2680; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 2004-2005 Kia Magentis, N/A; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 529443C, RD 10979C, RS 2680; New Body Style; To 5/15/2004; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 2004 Hyundai Sonata, N/A; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 529443C, RD 10979C, RS 2680; To 5/15/2004; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 2004 Hyundai XG350, N/A; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 529443C, RD 10979C, RS 2680; From 05/01/2004; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 2004 Kia Optima, N/A; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 529443C, RD 10979C, RS 2680; Old Body Style; Old Style; To 5/15/2004; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 2003 Hyundai Sonata, N/A; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 529443C, RD 10979C, RS 2680; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 2002-2003 Kia Magentis, N/A; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 529443C, RD 10979C, RS 2680; New Body Style; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 2003 Kia Optima, N/A; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 529443C, RD 10979C, RS 2680; From 11/14/2003; Old Body Style; Old Style; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 2002 Hyundai XG350, N/A; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 529443C, RD 10979C, RS 2680; From 11/11/2002; Ancillary Kit

What This Kit Helps Address

• Restores serviceability on vehicles with A/C system repair needs
• Addresses fitment-specific replacement requirements on Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai XG350 platforms
• Supports repair work on Kia Optima and Kia Magentis applications with body-style and date-break notes
• Helps resolve parts-matching issues when the original A/C service component is no longer usable

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, body style, and production date before ordering. This part number AK1678 is tied to specific application notes, including old body style, new body style, and build-date cutoffs, so matching the catalog listing to the vehicle is important before installation.

For best results, compare the existing A/C service component and the vehicle identification details against the listed fitment for Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai XG350, Kia Optima, and Kia Magentis.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air catalogs this part as an ancillary A/C kit for the listed applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.