CONDENSER INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL CONDENSER ASSEMBLY WITH RECEIVER

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    1. Install the condenser assembly with receiver as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      If the condenser is replaced with a new one, add compressor oil to the new condenser.

      Capacity
      40 cc (1.4 fl.oz)
      for HFC-134a(R134a): Compressor oil
      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
      for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf): Compressor oil
      ND-OIL 12 or equivalent

  2. CONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the pipe and the connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.

    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the pipe joint.

      for HFC-134a(R134a): Compressor oil
      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
      for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf): Compressor oil
      ND-OIL 12 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring to the suction pipe sub-assembly.

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      Install the suction pipe sub-assembly to the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  3. CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the hose and the connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.

    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the hose joint.

      for HFC-134a(R134a): Compressor oil
      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
      for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf): Compressor oil
      ND-OIL 12 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring to the discharge hose sub-assembly.

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      Install the discharge hose sub-assembly to the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL NO. 2 FAN SHROUD

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    Text in Illustration
    *1 for Automatic Transaxle, CVT

    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the fan shroud.

    2. Install the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      7.0 N*m  { 71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf }

    3. for Automatic Transaxle, CVT:

      Attach the clamps to install the No. 3 water by-pass hose.

    4. for Manual Transaxle:

      Attach the clamp to install the No. 3 water by-pass hose.

  5. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION

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    1. Install the 2 cushions.

  6. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT


    1. Install the radiator support upper with the 5 bolts.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

    2. Attach the 2 clamps to install the No. 2 water by-pass hose.

    3. Connect the 2 horn connectors.

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  7. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

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    Text in Illustration
    *1 w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch
    *2 w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch

    1. Install the hood lock with the 3 bolts

      Torque:
      7.5 N*m  { 77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

    2. w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch:

      Connect the connector.

  8. INSTALL BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Install the battery clamp with the bolt.

  9. INSTALL NO. 1 WATER HOSE CLAMP BRACKET

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    1. Install the hose clamp bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      5.0 N*m  { 51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf }

  10. CHARGE REFRIGERANT


    1. for HFC-134a(R134a):

      Click here

    2. for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf):

      Click here

  11. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  12. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  13. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

    Click here

  14. WARM UP ENGINE


    1. for HFC-134a(R134a):

      Click here

    2. for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf):

      Click here

  15. CHECK FOR REFRIGERANT GAS LEAK


    1. for HFC-134a(R134a):

      Click here

    2. for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf):

      Click here