CONDENSER INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FU9K

      Install the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }
    2. A01FVT2

      Install the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      9.0 N*m  { 92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf }
    3. A01FVQ6

      Install the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      9.0 N*m  { 92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf }

    4. Install the cooler condenser assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      5.0 N*m  { 51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      If the condenser is replaced with a new one, add compressor oil to the new condenser.

      Capacity
      40 cc (1.4 fl. oz.)
      Compressor oil
      ND-OIL 11 or equivalent

  2. CONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A


    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the liquid tube sub-assembly A and the connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.

    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the liquid tube sub-assembly A joint.

      Compressor oil
      ND-OIL 11 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring to the liquid tube sub-assembly A.

    4. Connect the liquid tube sub-assembly A to the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  3. CONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE


    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose and the connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.

    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose joint.

      Compressor oil
      ND-OIL 11 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring to the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

    4. Connect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose to the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE SIDE AIR GUIDE LH


    1. Attach the clip to install the radiator grille side air guide LH.

    2. Install the 4 clips.

  5. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT

    Click here

  6. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER


    1. for Sport Package:

      Click here

    2. except Sport Package:

      Click here

  7. CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT


    1. Perform vacuum purging using a vacuum pump or appropriate equipment.

    2. Charge the air conditioning system with refrigerant.

      Refrigerant type
      HFC-134a (R134a)
      A01FRAGE11
      Text in Illustration
      *a Sub-cool System *b High Pressure
      *c Refrigerant Amount *d Standard charge amount
      *e Charge additional 100 g (3.5 oz.) *f Point where bubbles disappear
      *g Mean value in proper range *h Overcharged
      Standard charge amount
      for 2GR-FXE
      450 to 550 g (15.9 to 19.4 oz.)
      for 2AR-FSE
      520 to 620 g (18.3 to 21.8 oz.)
      SST
      09985-20010   ( 09985-02010, 09985-02050, 09985-02060, 09985-02070, 09985-02080, 09985-02090, 09985-02110, 09985-02130, 09985-02140, 09985-02150 )

      Note


      • Do not turn the A/C switch on before charging the air conditioning system with refrigerant. Doing so may cause the compressor to work without refrigerant, resulting in overheating of the compressor.

      • The refrigerant amount should be checked by quantity (weight).

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that sufficient refrigerant is available to recharge the system when using a refrigerant recovery unit. Refrigerant recovery units are not always able to recover 100% of the refrigerant from an air conditioning system.

  8. WARM UP COMPRESSOR


    1. Keep the A/C switch on for at least 2 minutes to warm up the compressor.

      Note

      To prevent damage to the compressor, be sure to warm up the compressor when turning the air conditioning on after removing and installing air conditioning system lines (including the compressor).

  9. CHECK FOR REFRIGERANT GAS LEAK


    1. After recharging the air conditioning system with refrigerant, check for refrigerant leaks using a halogen leak detector.

    2. Carry out the test under the following conditions:


      • Power switch off.

      • Secure good ventilation (the halogen leak detector may react to volatile gases which are not refrigerant, such as gasoline vapor and exhaust gas).

      • Repeat the inspection 2 or 3 times.

      • Measure the pressure to make sure that there is some refrigerant remaining in the air conditioning system (pressure when the compressor is off: approx. 392 to 588 kPa (3.9 to 5.9 kgf/cm2, 57 to 85 psi)).

    3. A01FR94E40
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Halogen Leak Detector
      *a Check for Leak

      Using a halogen leak detector, check for refrigerant leaks from the air conditioning system.

    4. If a refrigerant leak is not detected from the drain hose, remove the blower motor control from the cooling unit. Insert the halogen leak detector sensor into the unit and check for a leak.

    5. Disconnect the pressure sensor connector and leave it for approximately 20 minutes. Bring the halogen leak detector close to the pressure sensor and check for a leak.

      Tech Tips

      When checking for leaks, the presence of oily dirt at a joint can indicate a leak.