| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean
them with water, and blow them with compressed air. If bent, gently
bend them using a screwdriver or pliers.
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| 2. |
Check the condenser connections for leakage, and repair or replace it,
if required.
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| Replacement |
| 1. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / recycling / charging station.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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| 3. |
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Cover")
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| 4. |
Remove the front bumper beam assembly.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Beam Assembly")
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| 5. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the air guard (A).
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| 6. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and separate the suction & liquid line (A).
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| 7. |
Remove the condenser (A).
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| 8. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Components Location 1. Condenser
Replacement 1. Remove the condenser. 2. Remove the cap (A) on the bottom of the condenser with a L wrench.
Special Service Tools Tool (Number and name) Illustration Use 09977-3R000 Disc & hub assembly bolt remover Removal and installation of disc & hub assembly.
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the mode control actuator connector. 3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.