A/C Condenser Assembly Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
- Recover refrigerant from A/C system referring to OPERATION PROCEDURE FOR CHARGING A/C WITH REFRIGERANT .NOTE: The amount of removed compressor oil must be measured for replenishing compressor oil.
- Remove front bumper assembly referring to FRONT BUMPER COMPONENTS .
- Remove front bumper upper member referring to FRONT BUMPER COMPONENTS .
- Disconnect compressor discharge hose (1) and liquid pipe (2) from condenser assembly (4).CAUTION: As soon as above hose and pipe are disconnected, cap opened fittings so that moisture and dust do not enter condenser.
- Remove condenser assembly mounting bolts (3), and then remove condenser assembly.NOTE: Be careful not to damage fins of condenser and radiator.