CONDENSER (for ZR Series Engine) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER


    1. Remove the front bumper cover Click here.

  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

    A01ITFO

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and hose clamp bracket.

  4. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A01IR6R

    1. Remove the bolt and battery clamp.

  5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


    1. for LHD:


      1. A01IS1Z

        Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.

      2. A01IO2N

        Disconnect the hood lock control cable.

    2. for RHD:


      1. A01ITHB

        Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.

      2. Disconnect the connector.

      3. A01IQR4

        Disconnect the hood lock control cable.

  6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT


    1. Disconnect the horn connector.

    2. Detach the 2 clamps and disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose.

    3. Remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support.

      A01IN65

  7. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION

    A01IQRG

    1. Remove the 2 cushions.

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD

    A01ISUYE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 except Manual Transaxle

    1. except Manual Transaxle:

      Detach the clamp and disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts.

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

  9. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01IS12

      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


    1. A01IS4X

      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

    A01IN8J

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