Condenser, replacing: Removal

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Removing the condenser

Fig 1: Identifying Right AC Pipe Connection & Screw

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Remove:

right-hand pipe connection for A/C with the screw, x1
the connector to the pressure sensor
the pressure sensor
right-hand lower mounting with the screw, x1.

Fig 2: Identifying Left AC Pipe & Clip

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Detach the left-hand A/C pipe from the clip.

Remove the left-hand lower mounting with the screw, x1.

Fig 3: Identifying Left Headlight

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Detach the left-hand headlight slightly but allow the cables to remain, see Headlamp/bulb, replacing .

Remove the left-hand A/C pipe with the screw, x1.

Fig 4: Identifying Condenser Upper Mountings & Screws

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Remove the upper mountings on the condenser with the screws, x2.

The condenser is held in place by the left-hand A/C pipe.

Raise the vehicle.

Remove the condenser straight down. Press aside the A/C pipe slightly on the left-hand side while pulling the condenser down.

Removing the condenser

Fig 1: Identifying Right AC Pipe Connection & Screw

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Remove:

right-hand pipe connection for A/C with the screw, x1
the connector to the pressure sensor
the pressure sensor
right-hand lower mounting with the screw, x1.

Fig 2: Identifying Left AC Pipe & Clip

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Detach the left-hand A/C pipe from the clip.

Remove the left-hand lower mounting with the screw, x1.

Fig 3: Identifying Left Headlight

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Detach the left-hand headlight slightly but allow the cables to remain, see Headlamp/bulb, replacing .

Remove the left-hand A/C pipe with the screw, x1.

Fig 4: Identifying Condenser Upper Mountings & Screws

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Remove the upper mountings on the condenser with the screws, x2.

The condenser is held in place by the left-hand A/C pipe.

Raise the vehicle.

Remove the condenser straight down. Press aside the A/C pipe slightly on the left-hand side while pulling the condenser down.

Removing the condenser

Fig 1: Identifying Right AC Pipe Connection & Screw

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Remove:

the right AC pipe connection with the 1 screw.
the connector of the pressure sensor
the pressure sensor
the lower right mounting with the 1 screw.

Fig 2: Identifying Left AC Pipe & Clip

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Undo the left AC pipe from the clip.

Remove the lower left mounting with the 1 screw.

Fig 3: Identifying Left Headlight

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Loosen the left headlight slightly but let the cables remain. See Headlamp/bulb, replacing .

Remove the left AC pipe with the 1 screw.

Fig 4: Identifying Condenser Upper Mountings & Screws

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Remove the upper mountings on the condenser with the 2 screws.

The condenser is held in place by the left AC pipe.

Raise the vehicle.

Remove the condenser, moving it straight down. Press the AC pipe on the left side slightly to the side while pulling the condenser down.