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Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REMOVAL

1. REMOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
2. REMOVE BATTERY
3. REMOVE UPPER COVER
4. REMOVE BRACKET





5. REMOVE COOLING FAN
6. REMOVE UPPER SUPPORT
Remove two bolts and two upper supports.





7. REMOVE LIQUID TUBES
Remove two bolts and two tubes.

NOTICE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture out of the system.

8. REMOVE HEADLIGHTS ON THE BOTH SIDES





9. REMOVE CONDENSER
Remove two bolts and lean the radiator backward, then remove the condenser.





CONDENSER INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CONDENSER
Install the condenser with two bolt.

2. INSTALL LIQUID TUBES
Install both tubes with two bolts.

Torque: 9.8 N-m (100 kgf-cm, 7 ft.lbf)

NOTICE: Do not remove caps until the tube is installed.

3. INSTALL COOLING FAN

4. REPLENISH COMPRESSOR OIL IF CONDENSER HAS BEEN REPLACED

Add 35 cm3 (1.2 fl.oz.)

Compressor Oil:
ND OIL6
SUNISO NO. 5 GS or equivalent


5. EVACUATE AIR IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT


Specified amount:
950 ± 50g (33.51 ± 1.76 oz)


6. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak tester, check for leakage of refrigerant.

7. INSTALL REMOVAL PARTS
Install the removal parts in reverse order of removal procedure.