CONDENSER INSPECTION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [MZR 1.6].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

2.  Discharge the refrigerant. (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 [MZR 1.6].)(See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)(See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)(See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

5.  Remove the radiator. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.6].)(See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)(See ENGINE RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)(See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

6.  Remove the water-cooled charge air cooler radiator. (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)(See WATER-COOLED CHARGE AIR COOLER RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

7.  Remove the condenser. (See CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8.  Inspect the condenser for cracks, damage, and oil leakage.

•  If there is any malfunction, replace the condenser. (See CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Visually inspect for bent fins for restriction or foreign matter.

•  If any fins are restricted, remove the foreign matter.

10.  Visually inspect for bent fins.

•  If any fins are bent, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten fins.