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Air Conditioning: Condenser: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM  (See REPLACEMENT  )
  2. 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.
  3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER 
    1. Remove front bumper cover (see REMOVAL ).
  4. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
      Fig 1: Locating No. 1 Cooler Refrigerant Discharge Hose And Bolt
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  5. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe from the cooler condenser.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe.
      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
      Fig 2: Locating Cooler Refrigerant Liquid Pipe
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  6. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 brackets.
      Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Support Upper Brackets And Bolts
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  7. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and fan shroud.
      Fig 4: Identifying Fan Shroud Bolts
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  8. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the cooler condenser.
      Fig 5: Removing Cooler Condenser
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  9. REMOVE COOLER DRYER 
    1. Using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.
      Fig 6: Removing Cap From Modulator
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    2. Remove the O-ring from the cap.
      Fig 7: Locating O-Ring On Cap
      G04950714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.
      Fig 8: Removing/Installing Cooler Dryer
      G04950715Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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