Removal [08/2013 - ]

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PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2013 - ] .
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM See step 1
REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 2
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2013 - ] .
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 20
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 21
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 26
REMOVE NO. 5 INVERTER BRACKET . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 12
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 10
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 19
REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 1: Connector & Clamp
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2. Disengage the clamp.
3. Remove the bolt and hood lock support sub-assembly.
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 10
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH
1. Disengage the 3 claws and guide, and remove the radiator side deflector LH as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 2: Claws & Guide
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DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Bolt & No. 1 Cooler Refrigerant Discharge Hose
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2. Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
  NOTE:
  Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Bolt & Air Conditioner Tube
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2. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.
  NOTE:
  Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts.
  
  Fig 5: Cooler Condenser Assembly & Bolts
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2. Pull the radiator assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  
  Fig 6: Remove Radiator Assembly In Direction Indicated
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3. Remove the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Bolts
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4. Remove the cooler condenser assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 8: Cooler Condenser Assembly
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