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Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair





Preparation:
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Discharge and recover refrigerant (Refer to "REFRIGERANT RECOVERY".)

1. Radiator grille
2. Front bumper assembly
3. Engine hood front end stay
4. Pressure switch connector
5. Refrigerant line
^ When removing the line connector, the connecting part should immediately be plugged or capped to prevent foreign matter from being mixed into the line.
6. Condenser assembly

INSTALLATION
6. Condenser assembly
^ If installing a new condenser, be sure to add 3O cc (1.0 fl.oz.) of new compressor oil to a new one.
^ Tighten the condenser fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: N.m (lb.in) = 6 (52)
5. Refrigerant line
^ Tighten the inlet line connector fixing bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: N.m (lb.in) = 15 (11)
^ Tighten the outlet line connector fixing bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: N.m (lb.in) = 6 (52)
^ O-rings cannot be reused. Always replace with new ones.
^ Be sure to apply new compressor oil to the O-rings when connecting refrigerant line.
4. Pressure switch connector
3. Engine hood front end stay
2. Front bumper assembly
1. Radiator grille
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