Rodeo Sport 2WD L4-2.2L (2002)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
Condenser Assembly
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Discharge and recover refrigerant.
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Refer to Refrigerant Recovery.
3. Remove radiator grille.
4. Remove engine hood front end stay.
5. Remove engine hood lock.
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Apply setting mark to the engine hood lock fixing position before removing it.
6. Disconnect pressure switch connector.
7. Disconnect refrigerant line.
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When removing the line connector, the connecting part should immediately be plugged or capped to prevent foreign matter from being mixed
into the line.
8. Remove condenser assembly.
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Handle with care to prevent damaging the condenser or radiator fin.
Installation
1. Install condenser assembly.
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If installing a new condenser, be sure to add 30 cc (1.0 fl. oz.) of new compressor oil to a new one.
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Tighten the condenser fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 6 N.m (52 lb in)
2. Connect refrigerant line.
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Tighten the inlet line connector fixing bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
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Tighten the outlet line connector fixing bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 6 N.m (52 lb in)
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O-rings cannot be reused. Always replace with new ones.
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Be sure to apply new compressor oil to the O-rings when connecting the refrigerant line.
3. Connect pressure switch connector.
4. Install engine hood lock.
5. Install engine hood front end stay.
6. Install radiator grille.