Removal and Installation

Condenser: Removal and Installation

Removal

1) Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to [HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure] Service and Repair.
2) Disconnect the engine cooling fan electrical connector.
3) Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to [Cooling Fan: Removal and Installation (Crankshaft driven type)] Crankshaft Driven Type (QR25DE), or [Engine Cooling Fan: Removal and Installation (Crankshaft driven type)] Crankshaft Driven Type (VQ40DE - Crankshaft driven type), or [Engine Cooling Fan: Removal and Installation (Motor driven type)] Motor Driven Type (VQ40DE - Motor driven type).
4) Remove the radiator. Refer to [Radiator: Removal and Installation] Removal and Installation (QR25DE), [Radiator: Removal and Installation] Removal and Installation (VQ40DE).

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the core surface of the condenser and the radiator.

5) Disconnect the high-pressure flexible A/C hose and the high-pressure A/C pipe from the condenser.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

6) Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor harness connector.





7) Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from the condenser.
8) Lift the condenser out of the mounting grommets and remove the condenser.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to [Refrigeration System: Component] Component.

CAUTION:

- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply A/C oil to the O-rings of the high-pressure A/C pipe, refrigerant pressure sensor, and high-pressure flexible A/C hose for installation.
- After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
- Replace the mounting grommets as necessary.