Vehicles with air conditioner

WARNING: Do not open the air conditioner refrigerant circuit.

NOTE: To prevent damage to the condenser and refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

Fig 1: Removing Cooling Lines For Power Steering Hydraulic Fluid

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Detach air cowls from radiator -4- (left and right). See Fig 2.
Remove securing bolts -1- and -2- for condenser.
Disconnect connector -3- from A/C Pressure Switch -F129-
Lift condenser up out of its bracket, turn it toward side and secure to right-hand front wheel with wire.

Fig 2: Removing A/C Condensor
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Release two retaining pins for radiator and pull out upward -arrows-.

Fig 3: Releasing Two Retaining Pins For Radiator
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Pivot radiator towards front and lift out.