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Air Conditioning: Condenser: Removal

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. 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.
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a clip remover, detach the 6 clamps and remove the wire harness.
      Fig 1: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps
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    2. Disconnect the connectors.
    3. Remove the 5 bolts and radiator support.
    Fig 2: Identifying Upper Radiator Support Sub-Assembly Bolts
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  13. REMOVE LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the liquid tube from the cooler condenser.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube.
      NOTE: Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
    Fig 3: Identifying Liquid Tube Sub-Assembly Bolts
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  14. REMOVE DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.
      NOTE: Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
    Fig 4: Identifying Discharge Hose Sub-Assembly Bolt
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  15. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen the 2 bolts on the bottom side of the condenser.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and cooler condenser.
    Fig 5: Locating Cooler Condenser Assembly Bolts
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