CONDENSER > REMOVAL

for Preparation Click here

NOTICE:

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Click here).

1. Turn the A/C switch on.
   

2. Operate the air conditioning with a set temperature of 25°C (77°F) and the blower at low for 10 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the air conditioning system to collect in the air conditioning compressor.
   

3. Turn the power switch off.
   

4. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
   

1. Remove the rear No. 2 floor board.
   

1. Remove the rear deck floor box.
   

1. Remove the rear No. 3 floor board.
   

1. Remove the clip.
   

2. Disengage the 6 guides and remove the deck floor box RH.
   

1. Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides, and remove the rear floor board upper No. 3 plate.
   

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).

1. Disconnect the connector.
   

2. Remove the 3 bolts and the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.
   

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Protective Tape

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Hood Lock Bolt

3. for LHD:
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.
      

4. For RHD:
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.
      

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Protective Tape

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Disconnect the connector.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Hood Lock Bolt

3. Disengage the clamp.
   

4. Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.
   

5. for LHD:
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.
      

6. For RHD:
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.
      

1. Remove the 3 bolts and cool air intake duct retainer sub-assembly.
   

1. Disconnect the connector.
   

2. Remove the bolt and high pitched horn assembly.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *A	for Outer Mounted Type
   *B	for Inner Mounted Type

1. Disconnect the connector.
   

2. Remove the bolt and low pitched horn assembly.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *A	for Outer Mounted Type
   *B	for Inner Mounted Type

1. Remove the bolt and No. 2 water by-pass hose from the hood lock support sub-assembly.
   

2. Remove the 4 bolts and hood lock support sub-assembly.
   

1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
   

2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
   

   NOTICE:

   Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
   

2. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the No. 5 inverter cooling hose.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Do not apply excessive force to the No. 5 inverter cooling hose.
      
   2. Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
      

1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the No. 1 inverter cooling hose.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Do not apply excessive force to the No. 1 inverter cooling hose.
      
   2. Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
      

1. Remove the 3 bolts and No. 1 inverter bracket.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 claws and No. 2 fan shroud.
   

1. Remove the cooler condenser assembly with hybrid radiator assembly.
   

2. Remove the 4 bolts and cooler condenser assembly from the hybrid radiator assembly.