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, x 1
• the connector to the pressure sensor
• the pressure sensor
• right-hand lower mounting with the screw, x 1.

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, x 1.

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, x 1.

Fig 4: Identifying Condenser Upper Mountings & Screws

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

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.