Section 581 (Air Conditioning System): Condenser: Removal

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DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
HINT:

At the time of installation, evacuate air from the refrigeration system and charge system with the refrigerant and inspect for leaks of the refrigerant.

Specified amount: 1,050 +/- 50 g (37.04 +/- 1.76 oz.)
REMOVE A/T OIL COOLER
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE DISCHARGE TUBE
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge tube from the condenser.
  Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
2. Loosen the nut and remove the discharge tube.
  Torque: 22 N.m (225 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf)
Fig 1: Removing Discharge Tube
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NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT:

At the time of installation, lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them on the discharge tube.
DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the liquid tube.

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT:

At the time of installation, lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install them on the liquid tube.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Liquid Tube
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REMOVE CONDENSER
1. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 upper bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Upper Bracket
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2. Lift up the condenser, then remove the 4 bolts and the 2 lower bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Lower Bracket
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3. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 center bracket.
4. Remove the condenser.
  HINT:
  
  At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
  
  If condenser is replaced, add compressor oil to condenser.
  
  Add: 40 - 50 cc (1.4 - 1.7 fl.oz.)
  
  Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
Fig 5: Removing Condenser
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