| 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.
Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the heater and blower unit.(Refer to HA group – heater unit). 3. Remove the blower unit (A) from the heater unit after loosening a mounting bolt and 3 screws. Make sure that there is no air leaking out of the blower and duct joints.
Inspection 1. Ignition "OFF". 2. Disconnect the intake actuator connector. 3. Verify that the actuator operates to the recirculation position when connecting 12V to the terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7. 4. Verify that the intake actuator operates to the fresh position when connecting in the reverse.