RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Turn the power switch on (READY).
Turn the A/C switch on.
Operate the air conditioning with a set temperature of 25°C (77°F) and the blower at low for 10 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the air conditioning system to collect in the air conditioning compressor.
Turn the power switch off.
Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
for Sport Package:
except Sport Package:
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT
REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SIDE AIR GUIDE LH
Remove the 4 clips.
Detach the clip and remove the radiator grille side air guide LH.
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 moisture and foreign matter from entering.
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 moisture and foreign matter from entering.
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Remove the 2 bolts and cooler condenser assembly.