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Condenser Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Trunk end trim (LH) (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Rear scuff plate (LH) (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Trunk side trim (LH) (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    5. D-pillar trim (LH) (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: D-Pillar LH, Condenser, Connector And Mounting Bolt With Torque Specification
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  4. Remove the bolts.
  5. Remove the condenser.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See CONDENSER INSTALLATION NOTE ).