Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
Remove the hood latch assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
Loosen the mounting pin-type retainers and bolts, remove the side air guard (A).
[LH]

Fig 1: Locating Side Air Guard With Bolts (LH)
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[RH]

Fig 2: Locating Side Air Guard With Bolts (RH)
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Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the air duct bracket (A).

Fig 3: Locating Air Duct Bracket With Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the radiator upper mounting bracket (A).

Fig 4: Locating Radiator Upper Mounting Bracket With Mounting Bolts
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Remove the condenser (A) from radiator.

Fig 5: Removing Condenser From Radiator
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
- If you're installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil.
- 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 right O-rings for R-134a to avoid leakage.
- Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
- Charge the system, and test its performance.