Refrigerant Circuit Components: Condenser

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Refrigerant Recycling/Recovery Unit

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Clip
O-ring
- Replacing
- 23.8 mm; 2.4 mm
O-ring
- Replacing
- 9.5 mm; 2.5 mm
Screws
- 12 ± 1.5 Nm
- Refrigerant line
Condenser
- Removing:
  WARNING:
  There is a danger of ice-up.
  
  Refrigerant leaks out if refrigerant circuit is not discharged.
  
  Refrigerant must be extracted before opening the refrigerant circuit. If the refrigerant circuit is not opened within 10 minutes after extracting it, pressure may build up in the circuit again. The refrigerant must be extracted again.
  
  -- Extract refrigerant using Robinair A/C Service UnitROB 134APF.
  
  -- Observe notes, refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT COMPONENTS, ENGINE COMPARTMENT, 2 ZONE AND 4 ZONE .
  
  -- Remove bumper cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  
  -- Remove bumper carrier. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  
  Depending on engine, be careful of auxiliary cooler in front of condenser.
  
  -- Loosen the refrigerant lines at the bolts -4-.
  
  -- Loosen the clips from the radiator mount -1-.
  
  -- Swivel condenser upward out of lock carrier.