CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]

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Replacement Part

O-ring (cooler hose (HI))
 
Quantity: 1
 
Location of use: Condenser
O-ring (cooler pipe)
 
Quantity: 1
 
Location of use: Condenser

1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

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

3.  Remove the front under cover No.1 and the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Drain the engine coolant.

5.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Plug hole plate
(2)  Air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct component
(3)  Cooling fan component
(4)  Radiator

6.  Remove the bolts.

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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.  Disconnect the cooler hose (HI) and cooler pipe. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the refrigerant line to spill.

8.  Remove the condenser, being careful not to allow remaining compressor oil in the condenser to spill. (See Condenser Installation Note.)

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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.

9.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

10.  Inspect for engine coolant leakage.

11.  Perform the refrigerant system performance test.


Condenser Installation Note

1.   After replacing the condenser, add compressor oil to the refrigeration cycle.

Supplemental oil amount (approx. quantity)
10 ml {10 cc, 0.34 US fl oz}