CONDENSER > REMOVAL

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1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


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  1. Remove the 7 clips and intake duct seal.



2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

  1. Start up the engine.

  1. A/C switch is ON.

  1. Operate the cooler compressor with an engine speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.

  1. Stop the engine.

  1. Using SST, discharge the refrigerant gas.

    SST
    07110-58060   (07117-58060, 07117-58070, 07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080)



3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.



4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH


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  1. Remove the nut, 2 clips and side cover.



5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


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  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and side cover.



6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


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  1. Remove the bolt and air cleaner inlet.



7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

    HINT:
    Put protective tape under the front fender.



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  1. Remove the 6 screws and 5 bolts.



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  1. Pull the bumper cover to detach the 3 claws on the LH side.

  1. Pull the bumper cover to detach the 3 claws on the RH side and remove the bumper cover.

  1. w/ Clearance sonar system:
    Disconnect the ultrasonic sensor connector.



8. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)


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  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and sensor.



9. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


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  1. Remove the 4 clips and cover.



10. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER


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  1. Remove the 3 screws.

  1. Detach the claw and remove the cable cover.



11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable.

  1. Remove the cap.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and nut.

  1. Remove the hood lock.



12. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 6 clamps and remove the wire harness.


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  1. Disconnect the connectors.

  1. Remove the 5 bolts and radiator support.



13. REMOVE LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A


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  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the liquid tube from the cooler condenser.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube.

    NOTICE:
    Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.



14. REMOVE DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler condenser.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.

    NOTICE:
    Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.



15. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY


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  1. Loosen the 2 bolts on the bottom side of the condenser.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and cooler condenser.