Section 16 (Air Conditioning): Condenser: Removal

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DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
2. Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.
  NOTE: Keep the system free from moisture or foreign matter.
  
  HINT:
  
  Cover the openings of the hoses with vinyl tape immediately after disconnecting.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cooler Condenser With Bolt
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DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the liquid pipe from the cooler condenser.
2. Remove the O-ring from the liquid pipe.
  NOTE: Keep the system free from moisture or foreign matter.
  
  HINT:
  
  Cover the openings of the hoses with vinyl tape immediately after disconnecting.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Cooler Refrigerant Liquid Pipe Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 radiator upper supports.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Upper Supports Bolts
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2. Remove the 2 bolts. Then slide the upper part of the radiator rearward to remove the cooler condenser.
3. Remove the bolt and bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Radiator Bolts And Brackets
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