Air Conditioning: Condenser: Removal
- DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
- Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
- DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioning tube from the cooler condenser.
- Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube.NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
- REMOVE COOLER BRACKET
- Remove the nut.
- Disengage the clamp and remove the cooler bracket.
- REMOVE NO. 2 COOLER CONDENSER CUSHION LH
- Remove the 2 bolts and remove the cooler condenser cushion.
- REMOVE NO. 2 COOLER CONDENSER CUSHION RH
- Remove the 2 bolts and nut and remove the cooler condenser cushion.
- REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 4 bolts and remove the cooler condenser cushion.NOTE: Hold the cooler condenser by hand to prevent it from falling off when removing the cushion.
- Remove the condenser from the vehicle.NOTE: Do not damage the condenser or radiator when removing the condenser.
- Remove the 4 bolts and remove the cooler condenser cushion.