CONDENSER(for ZR Series Engine) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

   1. Remove the front bumper cover (Click here).

2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

   1. for HFC-134a(R134a):

      (Click here)

   2. for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf):

      (Click here)

3. REMOVE NO. 1 WATER HOSE CLAMP BRACKET

   

   1. Remove the 2 bolts and hose clamp bracket.

4. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

   

   1. Remove the bolt and battery clamp.

5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

   Click here

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.

      

7. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION

   

   1. Remove the 2 cushions.

8. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD

   

   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.

      Table 1. Text in Illustration

      *1	except Manual Transaxle

9. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

   1. 

      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. 

       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

    

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