CONDENSER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

    for HFC-134a(R134a):

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    for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf):

    Click here

  2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER REINFORCEMENT

    Click here

  4. DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)

    Click here

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET

    Click here

  6. REMOVE HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR

    Click here

  7. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER RH


    1. B000OG5

      Detach the clamp and remove the hood lock control cable cover RH.

  8. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER LH (for LHD)

    Click here

  9. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  10. REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  11. REMOVE LOWER ARM BRACKET BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. B000OLG

      Remove the 2 bolts and lower arm bracket brace sub-assembly RH.

  12. REMOVE LOWER ARM BRACKET BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B000O2Q

      Remove the 2 bolts and lower arm bracket brace sub-assembly LH.

  13. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. B000RKU

      Remove the 2 bolts and radiator support to crossmember brace sub-assembly RH.

  14. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B000Q1P

      Remove the 2 bolts and radiator support to crossmember brace sub-assembly LH.

  15. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT


    1. B000PW8

      Detach the clamp and disconnect the engine room main wire.

    2. B000PDNC01
      B004C4F Bolt
      B004ANI Radiator Support Cushion
      B004B1M Remove in this Direction

      Remove the 5 bolts.

    3. While lifting the upper radiator support upwards, detach the 2 radiator support cushions and remove the upper radiator support.

      Note

      When disconnecting the upper radiator support, do not damage the cooler condenser assembly, radiator assembly (for Inverter coolant) and radiator assembly.

  16. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INVERTER COOLING HOSE


    1. B000OXC

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the hose clip and slide the hose clip to disconnect the No. 2 inverter cooling hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the radiator assembly (for inverter coolant) or No. 2 inverter cooling hose.

      • Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

  17. DISCONNECT NO. 3 INVERTER COOLING HOSE


    1. B000TLZ

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the hose clip and slide the hose clip to disconnect the No. 3 inverter cooling hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the radiator assembly (for inverter coolant) or No. 3 inverter cooling hose.

      • Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

  18. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A


    1. B000S7C

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect liquid tube sub-assembly A and No. 1 cooler refrigerant hose bracket from the cooler condenser assembly.

      Note

      Do not apply excessive force to the liquid tube sub-assembly A.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube sub-assembly A.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  19. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000T1X

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.

      Note

      Do not apply excessive force to the discharge hose sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  20. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY


    1. B000S3W

      Detach the claw.

    2. B000RTEC01
      B004B1M Remove in this Direction

      While lifting the cooler condenser assembly in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration, detach the guide and remove the cooler condenser assembly and radiator assembly (for inverter coolant).

      Note


      • When removing the cooler condenser assembly and radiator assembly (for Inverter Coolant), do not damage the cooler condenser assembly, radiator assembly (for Inverter Coolant) and radiator assembly.

      • Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

    3. B000OR4

      Remove the 2 bolts and the radiator assembly (for inverter coolant) from the cooler condenser assembly.