Condenser (For 5L-E) -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
- The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
| 1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM |
Start up the engine.
Turn the A/C switch ON.
Operate the cooler compressor with an engine speed of approximately 1,000 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.
Using SST, discharge the refrigerant gas.
- SST
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| 2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER |
| 3. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE |
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Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
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 |
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Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly from the cooler condenser.
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 |
| 6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Remove the 7 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.
| 7. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY |
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Remove the cooler condenser assembly.