Condenser (For 2Tr-Fbe) Removal

Vehicle Interior. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25
Heating Air Conditioning. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

  2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

  3. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

  4. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

Condenser (For 2Tr-Fbe) -- Removal



1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

  1. Start the engine.

  1. Operate the cooler compressor under the conditions shown below:

    Item
    		Condition
    Engine Speed
    		Idling
    Operating Time
    		3 minutes or more
    A/C Switch Status
    		On
    Blower Switch Status
    		HI
    Set Temperature
    		MAX COOL
    This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.
    NOTICE:
    It is not necessary to operate the cooler compressor if the A/C does not operate because of compressor lock, etc.

  1. Stop the engine.

  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

    HINT:
    Use the refrigerant recovery unit in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual.


2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
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3. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

    NOTICE:
    Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.


4. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly from the cooler condenser.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.


5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the 3 bolts.



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Move the hood lock assembly as shown in the illustration to remove it.



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Detach the clamp and disconnect the connector.

  1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.



6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the 7 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.



7. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the cooler condenser assembly.