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.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
- Remove the radiator upper mounting bracket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "RADIATOR ")
- After loosening the mounting bolts and clips, remove the radiator air guard (A).
- Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) from the condenser.
Tightening Torque:
19.6 - 23.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.4 kgf.m, 14.5 - 17.4 Ib-ft)
- Remove the condenser (A) from radiator.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.NOTE:
- If you"re installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil.
- 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 - 1234yf to avoid leakage.
- Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
- Charge the system, and test its performance.