Repair Procedure Steps 16 - 30

16. Remove the quick disconnect joint from the tube sub-accessory at the condenser (front side).
Using the SST, remove the 2 quick disconnect joints (refer to the illustrations).

- SST P/N: 09870-00005-02






17. Remove the bolt from the condenser line bracket (front side).






18. Disconnect the air conditioning pressure switch connector.
A. Disconnect the 2 pressure switch connectors (high and low).
B. Remove the clip.






19. Remove the nut and the A/C suction hose.






20. Remove the front accessory air conditioner tube.
A. Remove the nut and bolt.
B. Remove the pipe.
C. Remove the foam seal between the the line and the core support.

NOTE:
- Do NOT reuse the pipe and seal.
- Using a scraper (or equivalent), remove any remaining seal.





21. Remove the A/T oil cooler hoses.

NOTE:
- Prepare a waste cloth in case of A/T oil leakage.
- Avoid A/T fluid loss.

A. Disengage the 2 clamps.
B. Remove the A/T cooler assembly.






22. Remove the A/T oil cooler.
A. Remove the 3 bolts.
B. Remove the oil cooler.






23. Remove the condenser brackets from the radiator support.
A. Remove the 6 bolts from the condenser side.
B. Remove the condenser brackets.

NOTE:
Save these brackets for use in step 45.






24. Remove the condenser.
Slide the condenser core out through the underside of the vehicle.





25. Remove the radiator reserve tank.

NOTE:
Draining the coolant in the tank and removing the hose is unnecessary

A. Remove the 3 bolts.
B. Place the reserve tank temporarily on the engine.





26. Remove the front fender apron seal clip.
Disengage the 2 upper clips from the front fender apron seal LH.

NOTE:
Kinetic suspension fender apron will slightly differ in configuration based on model year.

HINT:
For convenience, it may be necessary to raise the vehicle and remove the front left tire to access this area.






27. Remove the A/C suction hose nut.
Using the extension bar, remove the nut through the upper cover from the left front tire opening.

HINT:
For convenience, remove the wire harness bracket located on the compressor to gain access to the compressor line nut.






28. Remove the A/C suction hose bracket.
A. Remove the wire harness bracket bolt under the engine (in front of the oil pan).
B. Remove the suction hose through the underside of the vehicle.






29. Remove the accessory air conditioner tube assembly nuts at the pipe joint.

HINT:
For convenience, it may be necessary to move the exhaust shield to gain access to this point.






30. Remove the front fender apron seal clips.
Disengage the 2 upper clips from the front fender apron seal RH.

HINT:
For convenience, it may be necessary to raise the vehicle and remove the front right tire to access this area.