Section 1928 (Air Conditioning): Condenser: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
- Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
- DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE
- Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe from the cooler condenser.
- Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe.NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER BRACKET
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 brackets.
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.
- REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE HIGH PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER
- Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts and radiator support upper.
- REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the cooler condenser.