Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER: REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

2. 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.

3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal

4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY Removal

5. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler condenser.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.

NOTICE:
Keep the system free from moisture or foreign matter.

HINT
Cover the openings of the hoses with vinyl tape immediately after disconnecting.

6. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the liquid pipe from the cooler condenser.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the liquid pipe.

NOTICE:
Keep the system free from moisture or foreign matter.

HINT
Cover the openings of the hoses with vinyl tape immediately after disconnecting.

7. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 radiator upper supports.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts. Then slide the upper part of the radiator rearward to remove the cooler condenser.