Installing The Condenser

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Carefully pull the ATF radiator -3- to the front, making sure that the lines do not become deformed.
1. Coolant radiator
2. Condenser
3. ATF cooler
4. Power steering radiator
Fig 1: Removing Condenser Upwards
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Carefully insert the condenser -2- between the radiators -1, 3, 4- , making sure not to damage the other radiator on the edges and corners of the condenser.
Engage the condenser and the ATF cooler in the mounts and clip in both retaining clips on the condenser and on the coolant radiator.

Fig 2: Locking Atf Cooler And Condenser Clip
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Insert the power steering radiator in the support on the condenser -Arrow A- and engage the lines in the support -Arrow B- .

Fig 3: Inserting Power Steering Radiator
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Screw in the fastening screw -Arrow D- (left direction of travel) for securing power steering radiator lines to coolant radiator. → Tightening torque: 6 ftlb..

Fig 4: Tightening Power Steering Radiator Lines Fastening Screw
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Screw in both fastening screws -C- for securing condenser to the coolant radiator (left direction of travel). → Tightening torque: 6 ftlb..

Fig 5: Screwing Condenser Fastening Screws
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Position the refrigerant lines and attach them to the condenser with the fastening screws -A and B- . → Tightening torque: 9 ftlb.

Fig 6: Tightening Air-Conditioning Lines Fastening Screws
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