Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
3. Drain the engine coolant.
4. Remove the air cleaner and fresh air duct component.
5. Remove the cooling fan component. (See FAN MOTOR INSPECTION [MZI-3.7].)
6. Disconnect the ATF oil cooler hose from the radiator.
7. Remove the radiator.
8. Remove the nut and disconnect front cooler pipes No.3 and No.4.
9. Remove the front cooler pipe No.3 bracket.
10. Remove the bolts and two condenser brackets.
11. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the refrigerant line to spill.
CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
13. Refill the engine coolant.
14. Inspect for engine coolant leakage.
15. Inspect the ATF level.
16. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST). Refrigerant System Performance Test