Air Conditioning System: Condenser: Removal

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.) 

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 Bolt

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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.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the liquid tube.

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

HINT:

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

Fig 2: Removing Bolt And Disconnect Liquid Tube

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1. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 upper bracket.
   Fig 3: Remove Condenser Bolt And Upper Bracket

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2. Lift up the condenser, then remove the 4 bolts and the 2 lower bracket.
   Fig 4: Removing Condenser Lower Bracket And Bolt

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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 Center Bracket And Bolt

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