REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
Remove the front bumper cover (Click here).
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Start the engine.
Turn the A/C switch on.
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.
Stop the engine.
Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
REMOVE NO. 1 WATER HOSE CLAMP BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and hose clamp bracket.
REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and battery clamp.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
for LHD:
Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
for RHD:
Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT
Disconnect the horn connector.
Detach the 2 clamps and disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose.
Remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION
Remove the 2 cushions.
REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD
except Manual Transaxle:
Detach the clamp and disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the fan shroud.
| *1 | except Manual Transaxle |
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the condenser.
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly from the condenser.
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe sub-assembly.
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
REMOVE CONDENSER ASSEMBLY WITH RECEIVER
Remove the condenser assembly with receiver as shown in the illustration.