Section 28 (Heating / Air Conditioning System): Condenser: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER (See REASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
- Remove the 2 screws
- Disengage the 4 clips and the radiator support opening cover.
- REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK NUT CAP (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT OIL COOLER BRACKET
- Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the oil cooler bracket from the cooler condenser assembly
- DISCONNECT LIQUID PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the liquid pipe sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly
- Remove the O-ring from the liquid pipe sub-assemblyNOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser assembly.
- Remove the O-ring from the No 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hoseNOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
- REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 4 bolts and cooler condenser assembly.
- REMOVE COOLER DRYER
- Using a 14 mm straight hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.
- Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.