A/C Condenser Replacement

Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY ).
Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the bolt, then disconnect the discharge hose (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B).

Fig 1: Locating Bolt, Discharge Hose And O-Ring
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Remove the bolt, then disconnect the front receiver line (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B).

Fig 2: Locating Bolt, Front Receiver Line And O-Ring
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Without ACC: Remove the bolts, nut, and the ATF cooler bracket (A).

Fig 3: Locating Bolts, Nut, And ATF Cooler Bracket
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With ACC: Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the millimeter wave radar (B), then detach the harness clips (C). Remove the bolts, nuts, and the millimeter wave radar bracket (D).

Fig 4: Locating 5P Connector, Millimeter Wave Radar, Harness Clips, Bolts, Nuts And Millimeter Wave Radar Bracket
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Loosen the bolts, then remove the A/C condenser upper mount brackets (A).

Fig 5: Locating Bolts And A/C Condenser Upper Mount Brackets
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Remove the hood latch (see HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the A/C condenser (A) by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator and A/C condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.

Fig 6: Locating 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 REFRIGERANT OIL REPLACEMENT ).
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 ).
Adjust the hood latch (see HOOD ADJUSTMENT ).
Do the millimeter wave radar aiming (see MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR AIMING ).