| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged,
clean them with water, and blow them with compressed air. If bent,
gently bend them using a screwdriver or pliers. |
| 2. |
Check the condenser connections for leakage, and repair or replace it, if required. |
| Replacement |
| 1. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 3. |
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front Bumper") |
| 4. |
Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line and liquid line (A) from the condenser.
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| 5. |
Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor connector (A).
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| 6. |
Disconnect the horn connector (A).
[LH]
[RH]
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| 7. |
Remove the radiator upper brackat assembly (A) by loosening the mounting bolts.
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| 8. |
Remove the side air guard (A) by pulling it upwards.
[LH]
[RH]
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| 9. |
Remove the condenser (A) from radiator.
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| 10. |
Install in the reverse order of removal, and note these items :
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Component Location
Replacement 1. Remove the condenser, and then remove the bottom cap (B) with L wrench (A) from the condenser. Tightening torque : 9.8~14.7N.m (1.
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the floor console upper cover. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly") 3. Disconnect the console upper cover connector (A). 4. Remove the cup holder assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the rear bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Cover") 3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the parking assist sensor. 4. Pull out the sensor (A) by opening the sensor holder (B) out.