| 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 (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Cover")
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| 4. |
Remove the front bumper beam assembly.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Beam Assembly")
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| 5. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the air guard (A).
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| 6. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and separate the suction & liquid line (A).
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| 7. |
Remove the condenser (A).
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| 8. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Components Location 1. Condenser
Replacement 1. Remove the condenser. 2. Remove the cap (A) on the bottom of the condenser with a L wrench.
Inspection Operating Logic Test (Manual only) Inspect the PTC operation by confirmation logic as follows; 1. Entering (1) Set the Floor mode and maximum heating position. (2) Turn off the blower switch.
Inspection 1. Connect the battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation. 2. If the blower motor does not operate well, substitute with a known-good blower motor and check for proper operation.