Condenser Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (VIN M) ] .)
Remove the following parts:
(1) Plug hole plate (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (VIN M) ] .) (2) Air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct component (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (VIN M) ] .) (3) Coolant reserve tank (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (VIN M) ] .) (4) Cooling fan component (See COOLING FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (VIN M) ] .) (5) Radiator (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (VIN M) ] .)
Remove the condenser. (See CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Inspect the condenser for cracks, damage, and oil leakage.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the condenser. (See CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Visually inspect for bent fins for restriction or foreign matter.
- If any fins are restricted, remove the foreign matter.
Visually inspect for bent fins.
- If any fins are bent, use the end of a Flathead screwdriver to straighten fins.