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7B-71 Air Conditioning System:
A/C Condenser Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If
condenser fin is bent, straighten it by using a
screwdriver or pair of pliers. If any leakage is
found from fitting or tube, repair or replace
condenser.
NOTE
Clogged condenser fins should be washed
with water, and should be dried with
compressed air.
Check the followings.
• Clog of condenser fins.
If any clog is found, condenser fins should be washed
with water and should be dried with compressed air.
• Condenser fins for leakage and breakage If any
defects are found, repair or replace condenser.
• Condenser fittings for leakage. If any defects are
found, repair or replace condenser.
A/C Condenser Assembly Removal and
Installation
CAUTION
!
Do not damage condenser fins. If condenser
fin is bent, straighten it by using flat head
screwdriver or pair of pliers.
Removal
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Recover refrigerant from A/C system referring to
"Operation Procedure for Charging A/C with
Refrigerant".
NOTE
The amount of removed compressor oil must
be measured for replenishing compressor
oil.
3) Remove front bumper assembly referring to "Front
Bumper Components in Section 9K".
4) Remove front bumper upper member referring to
"Front Bumper Components in Section 9K".
5) Disconnect compressor discharge hose (1) and
liquid pipe (2) from condenser assembly (4).
CAUTION
!
As soon as above hose and pipe are
disconnected, cap opened fittings so that
moisture and dust do not enter condenser.
6) Remove condenser assembly mounting bolts (3),
and then remove condenser assembly.
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NOTE
Be careful not to damage fins of condenser
and radiator.
Installation
Reverse removal sequence to install condenser, noting
the following point.
• Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to
compressor suction side referring to "Precautions on
Replenishing Compressor Oil".
• Evacuate and charge the A/C system referring to
"Evacuation" and "Charge" in "Operation Procedure
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for Charging A/C with Refrigerant".
Desiccant Removal and Installation
Removal
1) Remove condenser assembly from vehicle referring
to "A/C Condenser Assembly Removal and
Installation".
2) Remove circlip (4) using special tool.
Special tool
: 09900–06107
3) Remove the filter (1) from the receiver / dryer tank
(2).
4) Remove desiccant (3).
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