CONDENSER REMOVAL


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Start up the engine.

    2. Switch the A/C on.

    3. Turn the blower switch to on.

    4. Operate the cooler compressor with an engine speed of approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the remaining compressor oil from each component, in the cooler compressor.

    5. Stop the engine.

    6. Remove the caps from the service valves on the refrigerant line.

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      Text in illustration
      *a Engine room side
      *b Wheel house side
      Access to Hi Pressure Side
      Engine Type RHD LHD
      1KR-FE Engine room Engine room
      1NR-FE Engine room Engine room
      1ND-TV Engine room Engine room
      Access to Low Pressure Side
      Engine Type RHD LHD
      1KR-FE Wheel house Wheel house
      1NR-FE Wheel house Wheel house
      1ND-TV Wheel house Wheel house

    7. Connect the refrigerant recovery unit.

    8. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

      Tech Tips

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

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

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    1. Remove the 2 screws and front wheel opening extension pad.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

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    1. Apply protective tape, as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective tape
    2. A0119DBE01

      Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 pin hold clips.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

    3. A0119NZ

      Remove the 5 clips.

    4. A011AST

      Remove the 4 screws.

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      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front bumper cover.

    6. Disconnect the connectors.

      Tech Tips

      If the vehicle is equipped with fog lights, disconnect the connector.

  5. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER ABSORBER

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    1. Disengage the 7 claws and remove the radiator support absorber.

  6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH (for 1ND-TV)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

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    1. Remove the front bumper energy absorber.

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR SIDE AIR SEAL

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    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the radiator side air seal.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR SIDE AIR SEAL

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 side.

  10. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT EXTENSION LH

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    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the radiator support extension.

  11. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT EXTENSION RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH (for 1ND-TV)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the claw.

    3. Disengage the guide and remove the windshield washer jar.

    4. Disconnect the washer hose.

    5. Disconnect the connectors.

  14. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Disengage the 5 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

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      Remove the 8 bolts.

    3. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front bumper reinforcement.

  15. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE PIPE A

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    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge pipe from the cooler condenser.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge pipe.

      Note

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

  16. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioning tube from the cooler condenser.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube.

      Note

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

  17. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

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    1. Disengage the 2 claws.

    2. Remove the cooler condenser.

      Note

      Do not damage the cooler condenser when removing the cooler condenser.