CONDENSER REMOVAL


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Start the engine.

    2. Turn the A/C switch on.

    3. Operate the cooler compressor at an engine speed of approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.

    4. Stop the engine.

    5. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A017F7H

      Remove the 11 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  3. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017D07E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the radiator grille sub-assembly.

    2. A017DG7

      Remove the 6 clips.

    3. Disengage the 8 claws and 2 guides, and remove the radiator grille sub-assembly.

  4. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)


    1. A017D3E

      Remove the hood lock nut cap.

    2. A017CPZ

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    3. A017DBV

      Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.

  5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)


    1. A017EVU

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A017FVJ

      Remove the hood lock nut cap.

    3. A017CI6

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    4. A017BQ6

      Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.

  6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A017FE9

      Disconnect the low pitched horn and high pitched horn connectors.

    2. A017E8C

      Detach the hood lock control cable clamp and remove the 6 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A017FE9

      Disconnect the low pitched horn and high pitched horn connectors.

    2. A017C96

      Detach the hood lock control cable clamp and remove the 6 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.

  8. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017BRA

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

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

      Note

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

  9. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A


    1. A017EWM

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A from the condenser.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.

      Note

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

  10. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017D00

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. A017F52

      Remove the cooler condenser assembly as shown in the illustration.