CONDENSER REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


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      Remove the 7 clips and radiator support opening cover.

  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 NO. 1 WATER HOSE CLAMP BRACKET

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    1. Remove the 2 bolts and hose clamp bracket.

  4. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the bolt and battery clamp.

  5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

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    *1 w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch
    *2 w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch

    1. w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch:

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.

  6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT


    1. Disconnect the 2 horn connectors.

    2. Detach the 2 clamps and remove the No. 2 water by-pass hose.

    3. Remove the 5 bolts and radiator support upper.

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  7. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION

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    1. Remove the 2 cushions.

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD

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    *1 for Automatic Transaxle, CVT

    1. for Automatic Transaxle, CVT:

      Detach the clamps and remove the No. 3 water by-pass hose.

    2. for Manual Transaxle:

      Detach the clamp and remove the No. 3 water by-pass hose.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts.

    4. Detach the 2 claws and remove the fan shroud.

  9. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      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.

  10. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      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.

  11. REMOVE CONDENSER ASSEMBLY WITH RECEIVER

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