RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Start the hybrid system.
Operate the cooler compressor under the conditions show 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 causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.
Tech Tips
There is no need to operate the cooler compressor if the A/C does not operate because of compressor lock, etc.
Stop the engine.
Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
Tech Tips
Use the refrigerant recovery unit in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 5 bolts and millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR BRACKET (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
Remove the bolt and millimeter wave radar sensor bracket.
DISCONNECT NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the No. 5 inverter cooling hose.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the No. 5 inverter cooling hose.
Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 INVERTER COOLING HOSE
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the No. 1 inverter cooling hose.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the No. 1 inverter cooling hose.
Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly.
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.
DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
REMOVE NO. 1 INVERTER BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and No. 1 inverter bracket.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the water by-pass hose clamp from the radiator support RH.
Disconnect the hood lock connector and hood lock control cable wire.
Disconnect the 3 wire harness clamps.
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and connector.
Disconnect the 2 horn connectors.
Remove the 2 bolts, radiator support RH and radiator support LH with the 2 cushions from hood lock support sub-assembly.
Remove the 2 cushions from the radiator support RH and radiator support LH.
Remove the 4 bolts and hood lock support sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD
Disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose from the radiator assembly.
Disconnect the water by-pass hose from the radiator assembly.
Disconnect the 6 water by-pass hose clamps from the No. 2 fan shroud.
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 fan shroud from the radiator assembly.
REMOVE CONDENSER WITH RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
Remove the condenser with receiver assembly with hybrid radiator assembly.
Remove the 4 bolts and condenser with receiver assembly from the hybrid radiator assembly.