Section 109 (Air Conditioning): Condenser: Removal

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RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTE:
- After the ignition switch is turned LOCK, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch LOCK, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
1. for Steel Type Bumper:
  Remove front bumper cover (see REMOVAL ).
2. for Resin Type Bumper:
  Remove front bumper cover (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1. for 1GR-FE:
  Remove the radiator (See REMOVAL ).
2. for 2UZ-FE:
  Remove the radiator (See REMOVAL ).
3. for 3UR-FE:
  Remove the radiator (See REMOVAL ).
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
  NOTE:
  - When removing the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.
  - When removing the bolt, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.
    
    Fig 1: Locating Discharge Hose Bolt
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2. Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.
  NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and air conditioning tube and accessory from the cooler condenser.
  NOTE:
  - When removing the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.
  - When removing the bolt, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.
    
    Fig 2: Locating Air Conditioning Tube And Accessory Assembly Bolts
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube and accessory.
  NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Remove the cooler condenser as shown below.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Cooler Condenser Assembly Bolts
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REMOVE COOLER DRYER
1. Using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Cap And Filter From Modulator
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2. Remove the O-ring from the cap.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Cap O-Ring
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3. Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Cooler Dryer
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