| 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 PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater is installed at the exit or the backside of heater core. The PTC heater is an electric heater using a PTC element as an auxiliary heating device that supplements deficiency of interior heat source in highly effective diesel engine.
Removal lf replacement of the rear corner radar unit bracket or extension wire is required, replace the defective part only with a new one. 1.