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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Remove the front bumper.

    (Refer to "FRONT BUMPER ")

  4. Remove the air duct (A).
    Fig 1: Air Duct Of Front Bumper
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  5. Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line and liquid line (A) from the condenser.
    Fig 2: Discharge And Liquid Line From Condenser
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  6. Remove the side air guard (A).
    Fig 3: Side Air Guard
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  7. Remove the condenser (A) from radiator.
    Fig 4: Condenser From Radiator
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  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    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.
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