Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line and liquid line (A) from the condenser.

Fig 1: Locating Discharge Line And Liquid Line With Nuts
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Remove the intake shield (A).

Fig 2: Locating Intake Shield
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Remove the side air guard (A).

Fig 3: Locating Side Air Guard With Bolts
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Remove the condenser (A) from radiator.

Fig 4: Locating Condenser
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- If you're installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil.
- 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 right O-rings for R-134a to avoid leakage.
- Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
- Charge the system, and test its performance.