Air Conditioning: Condenser: Removal

Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system.
NOTE:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following items:
- Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
- Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
  1. Specified amount:
    
    Single A/C: 650 +/- 50 g (22.93 +/- 1.76 oz.)
    
    Dual A/C: 900 +/- 50 g (31.74 +/- 1.76 oz.)
Remove air inlet duct.
Remove air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect discharge hose and liquid tube.
1. Remove the bolt and bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bolts & Bracket For Removal
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2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the hose and tube.
  Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
  
  CAUTION: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
  NOTE:
  At the time of installation, please refer to the following item:
  1. Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the hose and tube.
Remove radiator upper seal.
1. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 radiator brackets.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Nuts, Bolts & Brackets For Removal
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2. Remove the 2 bolts.
3. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
4. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 horns.
5. Remove the bolt and smog ventilation sensor.
6. Remove the cover, nut, 2 bolts and food lock.
7. Remove the cover, nut, 2 clips and wire cover.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Nut, Clips & Covers For Removal
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8. Remove the 5 bolts and radiator upper seal.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Bolts For Removal
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9. Remove the 3 wire harness clamps.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Clamps For Removal
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Remove condenser.
1. Push down the 2 condenser brackets as shown in Fig 6.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Condenser Brackets
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2. Push the radiator toward the engine.
3. Push the condenser toward the radiator then pull it upward.