| Components Location |

| 1. Condenser |

| 1. Condenser |
| Inspection |
| 1. | Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean them with water, and blow them with compressed air. If bent, gently bend them using a screwdriver or pliers. |
| 2. | Check the condenser connections for leakage, and repair or replace it, if required. |
| Replacement |
| 1. | Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / recycling / charging station. |
| 2. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 3. | Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly") |
| 4. | Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the air duct (A).
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| 5. | Remove the ambient temperature sensor (A)..
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| 6. | Loosen the mounting nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (B) and liquid line (A) from the condenser.
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| 7. | Loosen the mounting pin-type retainers and bolts, remove the side air guard (A).
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| 8. | Remove the condenser (A) from radiator.
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| 9. | To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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| 1. | Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / recycling / charging station. |
| 2. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 3. | Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly") |
| 4. | Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the air guard (A).
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| 5. | Remove the intercooler. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Intercooler") |
| 6. | Remove the hood latch assembly. (Refer to Body - "Hood Latch Assembly") |
| 7. | Loosen the mounting nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (B) and liquid line (A) from the condenser.
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| 8. | Remove the condenser (A) from radiator.
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| 9. | To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Description and operation DescriptionThe compressor is the power unit of the A/C system.It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine.
Repair procedures Replacement1.Remove the condenser.2.Remove the cap (A) on the bottom of the condenser with a L wrench. Tightening torque : 9.
TroubleshootingProblem Symptoms TableBefore replacing or repairing air conditioning components, first determine if the malfunction is due to the refrigerant charge, air flow or compressor.Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem.
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