Condenser: Removal and Installation: Removal
- Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to [HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE ].
- Disconnect the engine cooling fan electrical connector.
- Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to [COOLING FAN: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE) ] (QR25DE), [ENGINE COOLING FAN: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE) ] (VQ40DE), or [ENGINE COOLING FAN: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (MOTOR DRIVEN TYPE) ] (VQ40DE - Motor driven type).
- Remove the radiator. Refer to [RADIATOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
] (QR25DE), [RADIATOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
] (VQ40DE).CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the core surface of the condenser and the radiator.
- Disconnect the high-pressure flexible A/C hose and the high-pressure A/C pipe from the condenser.CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
- Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor harness connector.
- Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from the condenser.
- Lift the condenser out of the mounting grommets and remove the condenser.