CONDENSER REMOVAL


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Turn the A/C switch on.

    2. Operate the A/C with the setting temperature at 25°C (77°F) and the blower level at LO for 10 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.

    3. Turn the power switch off.

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

  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT


    1. A003TLX

      Remove the rear floor mat.

  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. A003TAA

      Remove the rear deck floor box.

  4. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER


    1. A003UZD

      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.

  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003TJ4E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    2. A003RVRE01

      Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    3. A003T5J

      Remove the clip.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    4. A003T9S

      Remove the 4 bolts and 3 clips.

    5. A003TD1

      Remove the 6 screws.

    6. A003RJX

      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

    7. Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.

    8. w/ Headlight Cleaner System:


      1. Drain washer fluid Click here.

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 INVERTER BRACKET


    1. A003USV

      Remove the 3 bolts and No. 1 inverter bracket.

  8. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT LH


    1. A003S9K

      Remove the bolt and radiator support LH.

    2. Remove the radiator support cushion from the radiator support LH.

  9. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT RH


    1. A003UVV

      Disconnect the No. 2 water by-pass hose clamp from the radiator support RH.

    2. Remove the bolt and radiator support RH.

    3. Remove the radiator support cushion from the radiator support RH.

  10. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)


    1. A003SX0

      Disconnect the hood lock control cable.

    2. A003UKK

      Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock assembly.

  11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)


    1. A003SIO

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A003US6

      Disconnect the hood lock control cable.

    3. A003UZQ

      Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock assembly.

  12. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003SFN

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly.

    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.

  13. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003SSP

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioning tube assembly.

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

      Note

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

  14. DISCONNECT NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE


    1. A003U7V

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip 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.

  15. DISCONNECT NO. 7 INVERTER COOLING HOSE


    1. A003TII

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the No. 7 inverter cooling hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the No. 7 inverter cooling hose.

      • Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

  16. REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003S7S

      Disconnect the horn connector.

    2. A003U6G

      Remove the 4 bolts and hood lock support sub-assembly.

  17. DISCONNECT NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. A003RM1

      Disconnect the 4 clamps and No. 3 water by-pass hose.

  18. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD


    1. A003TEK

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 claws and No. 2 fan shroud.

  19. REMOVE CONDENSER ASSEMBLY WITH HYBRID RADIATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A003S9E

      Remove the cooler condenser assembly with hybrid radiator assembly.

  20. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003TZQ

      Remove the 4 bolts and cooler condenser assembly from the hybrid radiator assembly.

  21. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER CUSHION


    1. for LH Side:


      1. A003RVC

        Remove the cooler condenser cushion.

    2. for RH Side:


      1. A003T2X

        Remove the cooler condenser cushion.