REMOVAL

1. 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.

HINT:

At the time of installation, perform initialization .

NOTICE:

Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERANT SYSTEM

3. REMOVE A/T OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY

4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

5. REMOVE DISCHARGE TUBE

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge tube from condenser. Torque: 10 N·m {100 kgf·cm, 7ft·lbf}

(b) Loosen the nut and remove the discharge tube.

Torque:

22 N·m {225 kgf·cm, 16ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

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

HINT:

At the time of installation, lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them on the discharge tube.

6. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the liquid tube. Torque: 10 N·m {100 kgf·cm, 7ft·lbf} NOTICE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them. HINT: At the time of installation, lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install them on the liquid tube.

7. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 upper brackets.

(b) Lift up the condenser, and then remove the 4 bolts and 2 lower brackets.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center brackets.

(d) Remove the condenser.

HINT:

At the time of installation, refer to the following item. If the condenser is replaced, add compressor oil to the new condenser.

Add oil amount:

40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)

Compressor oil:

ND-OIL 8 or equivalent