Removal (from 07/2011)

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER (for Hatchback): REMOVAL

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

2. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

Removal (from 07/2011)

3. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 clips.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

(d) Remove the 4 bolts and the radiator support.

5. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER COVER

(a) Disengage the 2 guides and remove the cooler cover.

6. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser

(b) Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent the entry of moisture and foreign matter.

7. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory from the cooler condenser.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory.

NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent the entry of moisture and foreign matter.

8. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws.

(b) Disengage the 2 guides and remove the cooler condenser.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the condenser or radiator when removing the cooler condenser.