Condenser -- Removal |
| 1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL |
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Remove the 7 clips and intake duct seal.
| 2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM |
Start up the engine.
A/C switch is 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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| 3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
| 4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH |
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Remove the nut, 2 clips and side cover.
| 5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH |
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Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and side cover.
| 6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET |
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Remove the bolt and air cleaner inlet.
| 7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER |
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
- HINT:
- Put protective tape under the front fender.
Remove the 6 screws and 5 bolts.
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Pull the bumper cover to detach the 3 claws on the LH side.
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Pull the bumper cover to detach the 3 claws on the RH side and remove the bumper cover.
w/ Clearance sonar system:
Disconnect the ultrasonic sensor connector.
| 8. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) |
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Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and sensor.
| 9. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER |
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Remove the 4 clips and cover.
| 10. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER |
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Remove the 3 screws.
Detach the claw and remove the cable cover.
| 11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY |
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Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
Remove the cap.
Remove the 2 bolts and nut.
Remove the hood lock.
| 12. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Using a clip remover, detach the 6 clamps and remove the wire harness.
Disconnect the connectors.
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Remove the 5 bolts and radiator support.
| 13. REMOVE LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A |
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the liquid tube from the cooler condenser.
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Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube.
- NOTICE:
- Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
| 14. REMOVE DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
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Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.
- NOTICE:
- Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
| 15. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY |
Loosen the 2 bolts on the bottom side of the condenser.
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Remove the 2 bolts and cooler condenser.