Air Conditioning: Condenser: Removal
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
- DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
- 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.
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) (See MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT )
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUBASSEMBLY
- Using a clip remover, detach the 6 clamps and remove the wire harness.
- Disconnect the connectors.
- Remove the 5 bolts and radiator support.
- REMOVE LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A
- Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the liquid tube from the cooler condenser.
- Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube.NOTE: Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
- REMOVE DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
- Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.NOTE: Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
- REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
- Loosen the 2 bolts on the bottom side of the condenser.
- Remove the 2 bolts and cooler condenser.