| 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.
C
Replacement 1. Disconnect the damper (B) from the glove box (A) and then remove the glove box lift (C). 2. Remove the filter cover (A) with pushing the knob. 3. Replace the air filter (B), install it after making sure of the direction of air filter.