7B
Condenser Assembly Removal and Installation (K9K Model)
Reference: Condenser Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection
CAUTION:
Do not damage condenser fins. If condenser fin is bent, straighten it by using flat head screwdriver or pair of pliers.
Removal
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Recover refrigerant from A/C system by referring to “Recovery” in Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charging .
NOTE:
The amount of removed compressor oil must be measured for replenishing compressor oil.
3) Remove front bumper.
4) Remove radiator referring to Radiator Removal and Installation:K9K .
5) Remove two bolts (1) of liquid pipe (2) and discharge hose (3), and then disconnect liquid pipe and discharge hose from condenser (4).
6) Remove four bolts (5) of condenser.
7) Remove condenser by pulling it out upward.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install condenser noting the following instructions.
• Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor suction side by referring to “Replenishing Compressor Oil” in Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charging .
• Evacuate and charge refrigerant by referring to “Procedure of Charging” in Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charging .