Condenser Removal

Heater & Air Conditioning System. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Air Conditioning. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

  4. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

  5. DISCONNECT LIQUID PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD

  8. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

  9. REMOVE COOLER DRYER

Condenser -- Removal



1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

  1. Start the engine.

  1. Turn the A/C switch on.

  1. 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.

  1. Stop the engine.

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

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.


3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

  1. w/ Under Guard:
    Remove front bumper cover (RAV4_ACA30 RM000003PKF001X.html).

  1. w/o Under Guard:
    Remove front bumper cover (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000015RJ00HX.html).

  1. w/ Hood Moulding:
    Remove front bumper cover (RAV4_ACA30 RM000003PKF007X.html).



4. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

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


5. DISCONNECT LIQUID PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the liquid pipe sub-assembly from the cooler condenser.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the liquid pipe sub-assembly.

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


6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 brackets.



7. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and fan shroud.



8. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the cooler condenser.



9. REMOVE COOLER DRYER


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System (For Automatic Air Conditioning System).Condenser Removal

  1. Using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System (For Automatic Air Conditioning System).Condenser Removal

  1. Remove the O-ring from the cap.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System (For Automatic Air Conditioning System).Condenser Removal

  1. Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.