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Section 47 (Air Conditioning): Condenser: Removal

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  1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 2TR-FE) (See  COOLING SYSTEM  ) 
  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 1GR-FE) (See  COOLING SYSTEM  ) 
  5. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL LH (for 2TR-FE) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL LH (for 1GR-FE) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE FAN SHROUD (for 2TR-FE) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE FAN SHROUD (for 1GR-FE) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (for 2TR-FE) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (for 1GR-FE) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
    2. Remove the seal washer from the discharge hose sub-assembly.
      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Discharge Hose Sub-Assembly From Cooler Condenser Assembly With Bolt
      G04411519Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioning tube assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
    2. Remove the seal washer from the air conditioning tube assembly.
      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Air Conditioning Tube Assembly & From Cooler Condenser Assembly With Bolt
      G04411520Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Lift the condenser up, disengage the fitting of the condenser lower bracket and remove the condenser from the rear side of the vehicle.
      Fig 3: Removing Cooler Condenser Assembly With Bolts
      G04411521Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the condenser upper bracket LH.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    4. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the condenser upper bracket RH.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    5. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the condenser lower bracket LH.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    6. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the condenser lower bracket RH.
    7. Remove the condenser.

      HINT:

      At the time of installation, please refer to the following instructions. If installing a new condenser, add compressor oil to the condenser.

      Compressor oil: 

      RL-897 or equivalent 

      Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.) 

      Fig 4: Disengaging Claws
      G04411522Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002