Repair Procedures: Replacement
- Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY ")
- Remove the Active Air Flap (AAF).
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ACTIVE AIR FLAP (AAF) ")
- Remove the side air guard (A).
- Loosen the mounting nuts and separate the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B).
- Press the lock pin and remove the condenser assembly (A) from radiator assembly.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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
- Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
- Charge the system, and test its performance.