CONDENSER REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER


    1. Remove the front bumper cover Click here.

  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Start the engine.

    2. Turn the A/C switch on.

    3. Operate the cooler compressor while the engine speed is approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.

    4. Stop the engine.

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

  3. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)

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    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.

    2. Remove the 3 nuts and sensor.

  4. REMOVE OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Cooled Transmission Oil Cooler)

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    1. Detach the claw and open the flexible hose clamp.

    2. Disconnect the No. 3 oil cooler inlet hose and transmission oil cooler hose from the oil cooler.

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      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and oil cooler.

  5. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE BRACKET


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      Remove 2 bolts, nut and radiator grille bracket.

  6. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

      Note

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

    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.

  7. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly from the condenser.

      Note

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

    2. Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe sub-assembly.

      Note

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

  8. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT


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      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper radiator supports.

    2. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions.

  9. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 4 bolts, upper radiator support sub-assembly LH and upper radiator support sub-assembly RH.

  10. REMOVE CONDENSER ASSEMBLY WITH RECEIVER


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      Remove the condenser assembly with receiver as shown in the illustration.