| 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.
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| 2. |
Check the condenser connections for leakage, and repair or replace it,
if required.
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| Replacement |
| 1. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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| 3. |
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")
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| 4. |
Remove the hood latch assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Hood Latch Assembly")
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| 5. |
Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the air duct (A).
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| 6. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the front bumper beam assembly
(A).
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| 7. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and screws , remove the upper air guard (A).
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| 8. |
Loosen the mounting nuts and separate the discharge line (A) and liquid
line (B).
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| 9. |
Press the lock pin and remove the condenser assembly (A) from radiator
assembly.
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| 10. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Components Location 1. Condensor
Replacement 1. Using a Lwrench, remove the cap (A) on the bottom of the receiver-drier. 2.
Troubleshooting Problem Symptoms Table Before replacing or repairing air conditioning components, first determine if the malfunction is due to the refrigerant charge, air flow or compressor. Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem.