CONDENSER REMOVAL

PRECAUTION

Note

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Turn the power switch on (READY).
Turn the A/C switch on.

Operate the cooler compressor under the conditions shown below:

Item	Condition
Engine Speed	Idling
Operating Time	3 minutes or more
A/C Switch Status	ON
Blower Switch Status	HI
Set Temperature	MAX COOL

This cause most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.

Tech Tips

It is not necessary to operate the cooler compressor if the A/C does not operate because of compressor lock etc.

Turn the power switch off.
Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

Tech Tips

Use the refrigerant recover unit in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual.

REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER
1. Disengage the claw to remove the luggage trim service hole cover.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front bumper energy absorber.
REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER SUPPORT SPACER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the clamp.
2. Remove the 4 bolts.
3. Disengage the guide and remove the No. 2 front bumper support spacer sub-assembly.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage each clamp.
2. Remove the 6 bolts and front bumper reinforcement sub-assembly.
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)

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REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *a Protective Tape
  
  Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch:
  1. Disconnect the connector.
3. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Hood Lock Bolt
  
  Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.
4. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the hood lock assembly.
REMOVE NO. 5 INVERTER BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 5 inverter bracket.
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT
1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
2. Disconnect the hood lock control cable clamp and remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support.
3. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions.
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH
1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the radiator side deflector RH.
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH
1. Disengage the 3 claws and guide, and remove the radiator side deflector LH.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser assembly.
2. Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
  
  Note
  
  Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
2. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts.
2. Pull the radiator assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow.
3. Remove the 2 bolts.
4. Remove the cooler condenser assembly as shown in the illustration.