Air Conditioning: Condenser: Removal

HINT:

• Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM  (See REPLACEMENT  )
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO.2  (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1  (See REMOVAL )
4. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY 
5. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER  (See REMOVAL )
6. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE NO.1 
   1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose No.1 from the cooler condenser assembly.
   2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose No.1.
      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
      Fig 1: Identifying Cooler Refrigerant Discharge Hose No.1

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7. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY 
   1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioner tube & accessory from the cooler condenser assembly.
      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
      Fig 2: Identifying Air Conditioner Tube And Accessory

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8. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the 4 bolts and cooler condenser assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Bolts And Cooler Condenser Assembly

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