| 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.
Description The compressor is the power unit of the A/C system. It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine. The compressor changes low pressure and low temperature refrigerant gas into high pressure and high temperature refrigerant gas.
Description The temperature control actuator is located at the heater unit. It regulates the temperature by the procedure as follows. The signal from the control unit adjusts the position of the temperature door by operating the temperature switch.