Section 47 (Air Conditioning): Condenser: Removal
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- DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 2TR-FE) (See COOLING SYSTEM )
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 1GR-FE) (See COOLING SYSTEM )
- REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL LH (for 2TR-FE) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL LH (for 1GR-FE) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FAN SHROUD (for 2TR-FE) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FAN SHROUD (for 1GR-FE) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (for 2TR-FE) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (for 1GR-FE) (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
- 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.
- DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioning tube assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
- 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.
- REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Lift the condenser up, disengage the fitting of the condenser lower bracket and remove the condenser from the rear side of the vehicle.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the condenser upper bracket LH.
HINT:
Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the condenser upper bracket RH.
HINT:
Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the condenser lower bracket LH.
HINT:
Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the condenser lower bracket RH.
- 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.)