Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
Remove the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) from the condenser.
Tightening Torque:

7.8~11.7 N.m (0.8~1.2 kgf.m, 5.7~8.6 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Discharge & Liquid Line
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Remove the air guard (A).

Fig 2: Air Guard
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Remove the intake air duct (A).

Fig 3: Intake Air Duct
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Remove the radiator upper bracket (B) loosening the radiator mounting bolts (A).

Fig 4: Radiator Upper Bracket Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Radiator Upper Bracket Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the radiator upper bracket (A).

Fig 6: Radiator Upper Bracket
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Remove the condenser (A) from radiator.

Fig 7: Condenser
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
- If you're installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil ND-OIL8.
- Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a to avoid leakage.
- Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
- Be sure to install the lower mount cushions of condenser securely into the holes.
- Charge the system, and test its performance.