Quest V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2009)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal And Installation
REFRIGERANT LINES
Removal and Installation for Condenser
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to See: Hose/Line HVAC/Service and Repair/Procedures.
2. Remove the radiator. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator/Service and Repair.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the core surface of the condenser and the radiator.
3. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and the high-pressure pipe from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
4. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector.
5. Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor.
6. Carefully release retaining clips located on top driver side of condenser and rotate the condenser out of its mounts as shown.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to See: Hose/Line HVAC/Locations.
CAUTION:
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Replace the O-rings of the high-pressure pipe, refrigerant pressure sensor, and high-pressure flexible hose with new ones, then apply
compressor oil to them when installing them.
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After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.