CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)

3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)

4. Remove the under cover.

5. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the condenser and pipes to spill, and remove in the order indicated in the table.

Caution

• If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)

Condenser Installation Note

1. When replacing the new condenser, add compressor oil to the refrigeration cycle.

Supplemental amount (approx. quantity)

20 ml {20cc, 0.7 fl oz}