Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
Remove the front fascia. Refer to FRONT BUMPER FASCIA REPLACEMENT .

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Box Air Duct
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Remove the battery box air duct.

Fig 2: Identifying Condenser Radiator Fan Module Panel
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Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Condenser Liquid Line Nut
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Remove the liquid line nut from the condenser.
Remove the liquid line from the condenser.
Install a protective cap to the liquid line to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.

Fig 4: Identifying Compressor Hose Nut
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Remove the compressor hose nut from the condenser.
Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
Install a protective cap to the compressor hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.

Fig 5: Identifying CRFM Bracket Bolts
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Remove the CRFM bracket bolts from the radiator support.
Remove the CRFM brackets from the vehicle.

Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Bolts
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Remove the bolts retaining the top of the condenser to the radiator.
Remove the condenser from the vehicle.