| 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 A/C Pressure Transducer (APT) converts the pressure value of high pressure line into voltage value after measuring it. By converted voltage value, engine ECU controls the cooling fan by operating it high speed or low speed.