HVAC System (Heater, Ventilator And A/C): Condenser: Removal

1. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Refer to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
   NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
3. Remove the air intake duct.
   • Except for STI model: Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
   • STI model: Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (STI)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
4. Remove the reservoir tank.
   • Except for STI model: Refer to COOLING (EXCEPT FOR STI)>RESERVOIR TANK>REMOVAL .
   • STI model: Refer to COOLING (STI)>RESERVOIR TANK>REMOVAL .
5. Lift up the vehicle.
6. Remove the under cover - front. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
7. Remove the bracket center lower - front.
   1. Remove the screw and clips, and turn over the mud guard - front.
   2. Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the bracket center lower - front.
   NOTE: While entirely pushing the bracket center lower - front forward, remove the two hooks (a) on the left and right.

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8. Remove the bolt, and detach the hose - pressure discharge and the pipe - evaporator cooling.
   CAUTION: Seal the disconnected hose, pipe and engaging part of condenser assembly with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.

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9. Remove the bolts of the over flow pipe. (STI model)

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10. Remove the bolts and remove the radiator upper bracket.

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11. Remove the condenser assembly - air conditioner.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the lower guide, and remove the condenser assembly - air conditioner.

CAUTION:

• Push the radiator to the engine side, and pull it out through the space between the radiator and the radiator panel.
• Be careful not to damage the condenser and radiator fin. If a damaged fin is found, repair it using a thin screwdriver.

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