A/C Condenser Replacement

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Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY ).
Remove the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the splash separator, and the intake air duct (see INTAKE AIR RESONATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the bolts and the radiator upper mount brackets (A). Remove the coolant reservoir (B).

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Upper Mount Brackets And Coolant Reservoir With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver pipe (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B).

Fig 2: Locating Receiver Pipe And O-Ring With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolt, then disconnect the discharge hose (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B).

Fig 3: Locating Discharge Hose And O-Ring With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolts and the A/C condenser upper mount brackets (A).

Fig 4: Locating Bolts And A/C Condenser Upper Mount Brackets With Torque Specifications
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Remove the A/C condenser (A) by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator or condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.

Fig 5: Locating A/C Condenser
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Install the A/C condenser in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If you're installing a new A/C condenser, add refrigerant oil (DENSO ND-OIL 8) (see A/C REFRIGERANT OIL REPLACEMENT ).
- Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
- Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
- Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
- Be careful not to damage the radiator or the A/C condenser fins when installing the A/C condenser.
- Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING ).