Condenser Fan Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: At the time of installation, evacuate air from refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant Specified amount: 500 7 plus or minus; 50 g (17.64 7 plus or minus; 1.76 oz.) .

Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system .

NOTE: It is not necessary to drain out all coolant.

Drain engine coolant from radiator .
Remove brackets :
1. Remove the water hose from fan shroud.
2. Remove the 5 bolts and 2 brackets.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Condenser Fan Mounting Brackets & Bolts
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Remove suction and discharge hoses from compressor :
1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the both hoses.
  Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
2. Loosen the 2 nuts and remove the suction hose from suction tube and Discharge hose from discharge tube.
  Torque
  1. Suction hose 32 N.m (330 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf) .
  2. Discharge hose 22 N.m (225 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf) .
Disconnect radiator hoses from radiator and condenser module :
1. Using pliers, grip the claw of the hose clip and slide the clip along the hose.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Radiator Hoses
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2. Disconnect the radiator hoses.
Remove condenser fan with fan shroud :
1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Condenser Mounting Bolts & Connectors
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2. Remove the 2 bolts.
3. Pull up the condenser fan with fan shroud until the it is removed from the radiator and condenser module.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Condenser
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4. Pull it downward to remove it.