A/C Condenser Replacement

Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY ).
Remove the upper grille cover (see UPPER GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then remove the battery and the battery box.
Remove the clip (A) and the harness (B), then remove the air intake ducts (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Ducts, Clip And Harness
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Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver line (A) from the A/C condenser.

Fig 2: Receiver Line And A/C Condenser With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolts and the radiator upper mount brackets (A).

Fig 3: Radiator Upper Mount Brackets With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolts and the A/C condenser upper mount brackets (A).

Fig 4: A/C Condenser Upper Mount Brackets And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolt, then disconnect the discharge hose (A) from the A/C condenser.

Fig 5: A/C Condenser And Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Remove the A/C condenser (A) by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when removing the condenser.

Fig 6: Identifying 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.
- Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING ).
- Reset the power window control unit (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
- Do the steering column position memorization (see STEERING COLUMN POSITION MEMORIZATION ).
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
- Set the clock.