CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY.) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)

3.  Remove the front under cover No.1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

5.  Remove the following parts.

(1)  Plug hole plate (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

(2)  Air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct component (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

(3)  Cooling fan component (See COOLING FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

(4)  Radiator (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

Caution

•  If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunctions could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

6.  Disconnect the front cooler pipe and front cooler hose (HI). Do not allow compressor oil to spill. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Caution

•  If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunctions could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

7.  Remove the condenser. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.

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8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

9.  Add engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

10.  Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

11.  Charge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)

12.  Perform the air-conditioning system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)

13.  When replacing the condenser, add compressor oil in the refrigeration cycle.

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