CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CENTER ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
SEPARATE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent the entry of moisture and foreign matter.
DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A
Remove the bolt and disconnect the liquid tube sub-assembly A from the cooler condenser assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube sub-assembly A.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent the entry of moisture and foreign matter.
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt.
Disengage the clamp.
Remove the condenser with radiator assembly from the vehicle.
Disengage the 2 claws.
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the cooler condenser assembly from the radiator assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not damage the cooler condenser assembly or radiator assembly when removing the cooler condenser assembly.