Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the condenser.
Remove the cap (A) on the bottom of the condenser with a L wrench.

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Tightening torque:

9.81 - 14.71 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)
Remove the receiver-drier (A) from condenser using a long nose plier. Check for crumbled receiver-drier and clogged bottom cap filter.

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Apply air conditioning compressor oil along the O-rings and threads of the new bottom cap.
Insert a new receiver-drier into the receiver drier tank. The receiver-drier must be sealed in vacuum before it is exposed to air for use.
Install a new bottom cap to the condenser.
NOTE:
- Always replace the receiver-drier and bottom cap at the same time.
- Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
- Charge the system, and test its performance.
- Replace the O-rings (A) 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 (A) for R-1234yf to avoid leakage.
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