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Removal And Installation For Condenser





CONDENSER


CONDENSER : Removal and Installation for Condenser


REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigeration System.
2. Remove the RH hoodledge cover.
3. Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to Removal And Installation.
4. Remove the junction pipe. Refer to Condenser Pipe Assembly.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of contaminants.
5. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector.
6. Depress the top RH clip (A) and the top LH clip (B) to release the top condenser brackets as shown.
7. Slide the condenser up to release the condenser from the clips as shown.





8. Remove the condenser.

CAUTION:
Do not damage the condenser fins

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Do not damage the condenser fins.
- Replace the O-rings with new ones, then apply compressor oil to them for installation.
- When charging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to Checking Of Refrigerant Leaks.