CONDENSER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

    Click here

  4. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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  5. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  6. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER UPPER CENTER RETAINER

    Click here

  8. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AIR DUCT

    B0018IK

    1. Remove the 4 bolts and transmission oil cooler air duct.

  9. REMOVE OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY

    B0018KS

    1. Remove the 4 bolts and oil cooler assembly.

  10. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH

    B0018C5

    1. Remove the 4 clips and radiator side deflector LH.

  11. REMOVE COOLER THERMISTOR (SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR)

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  12. REMOVE SHROUD BLOWER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  13. REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    B0019MW

    1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and hood lock support brace sub-assembly.

      Text in Illustration
      B0018FC Bolt
      B00199O Nut

  14. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 RADIATOR MOUNTING BRACKET

    Click here

  15. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER

    Click here

  16. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  17. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    for 1VD-FTV:

    Click here

    for 3UR-FE:

    Click here

  18. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    B001AHK

    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    2. Detach the clamps.

    3. Remove the 8 bolts and radiator support sub-assembly.

      Text in Illustration
      B0018FC Bolt A
      B00199O Bolt B
      B001A0Q Connector

  19. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

    B001A2G

    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser.

      Note


      • When removing the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.

      • When removing the bolt, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.

    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 moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

  20. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A

    B001A7A

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A from the cooler condenser.

      Note


      • When removing the bolts, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.

      • When removing the bolts, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.

    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 moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

      Text in Illustration
      B0018FC Bolt A
      B00199O Bolt B

  21. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY


    1. B001B29

      Remove the cooler condenser assembly by pulling it up in the direction shown in the illustration.

  22. REMOVE COOLER DRYER


    1. B001B1T

      Using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.

    2. B00192I

      Remove the O-ring from the cap.

    3. B001867

      Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.