Section 225 (Air Conditioning): Condenser: Removal

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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 FRONT BUMPER COVER
1. Remove front bumper cover (see REMOVAL ).
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
  NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Cooler Refrigerant Discharge Hose And Bolt
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DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe from the cooler condenser.
2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe.
  NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Cooler Refrigerant Liquid Pipe And Bolt
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REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 brackets.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Support Upper Bracket And Bolts
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REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD
1. Remove the 2 bolts and fan shroud.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Fan Shroud And Bolts
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REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the cooler condenser.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Cooler Condenser Assembly
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REMOVE COOLER DRYER
1. Using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Cap To Modulator
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2. Remove the O-ring from the cap.
  
  Fig 7: Locating O-Ring From Cap
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3. Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Cooler Dryer
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