A/C Condenser Replacement
- Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY
).
- Remove the front bulkhead cover, and the hood latch (see
HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT
).
- Remove the bolts and the radiator upper brackets.
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- Remove the bolts and screw, then disconnect the discharge line (A) and receiver line (B) from the A/C condenser. Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
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- Remove the bolts, then remove the A/C condenser by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator or the A/C condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.
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- Install the A/C condenser in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If you're installing a new A/C condenser, add refrigerant oil (DENSO ND-OIL 8) (see A/C SERVICE TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
).
- 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 correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
- Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
- Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
- Be careful not to damage the radiator or the A/C condenser fins when installing the A/C condenser.
- Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING
).