Overview - Condenser

Fig 1: Identifying Assembly Overview: Condenser System And Components

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Grille
- Depending on the vehicle equipment
- Position the grille from below on the third rib.
Clip
- Quantity: 8
Condenser
- Removing and installing. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Attached to the radiator with 4 screws -8-.
Sealing Strips
-- Before assembly, attach side sealing strips to outer edge of condenser.
Attaching Diagram for the Clips
Radiator
Dryer Cartridge Inside Receiver/Dryer or Receiver/Dryer
NOTE:
Under certain conditions, the dryer cartridge or receiver/dryer should no longer be replaced each time the refrigerant circuit is opened. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E, 09M] Component Location Overview - Electrical Components or[For transmission(s) 02Q] Component Location Overview - Electrical Components in ELSA.

The receiver/dryer with dryer cartridge is mounted on the right or left side on the condenser depending on the engine type.
- Removing and installing. Refer to DRYER BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolts
- 5 ± 0.5 Nm
- Quantity: 4