RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal
AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM See: Service and Repair
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat
belt pretensioner activation.
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
(a) Remove front bumper cover See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Service and Repair/Front Bumper (w/o Under Guard)/Removal.
4. 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.
NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
5. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe from the cooler condenser.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe.
NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
6. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER BRACKET
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 brackets.