Condenser

5. Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to ‘Accessory Drive System (03.05)’, page 3-6-1).

6. Connect the vehicle battery.
7. Install the road wheel arch liner and road wheel (Refer to ‘Road Wheel Nut Torque Tightening’, page 4-5-7).
8. Recharge the A/C system.
9. Start the engine. Allow the engine cooling system to rise to normal running temperature.
10. Carry out A/C system actuator check and functional check to ensure correct operation (Refer to ‘A/C System Testing’, page 12-3-9).

Condenser

Removal

1. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
2. Recover the A/C refrigerant (Refer to ‘Recovery’, page 12-3-8).
3. Drain the engine coolant system (Refer to ‘Cooling System (03.03)’, page 3-4-1).

Caution
Ensure open ends are plugged immediately after disconnecting refrigeration parts. If moist air or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other faults may occur.

4. Remove the ‘slam’ panel.
5. Disconnect the A/C pipes. Discard the O-rings. Install suitable blanking plugs.

6. Remove bolts (x2).

7. Withdraw the condenser upwards.

Installation

If a new condenser is to be installed ensure the correct amount of A/C system oil is added.

1. Insert the condenser, locate the bottom of the condenser into the anchor points (x2). Install bolts (x2).

2. Install both A/C pipes. Use new O-rings. Torque bolts (x2) to 10-13 Nm.
3. Install the ‘slam’ panel.
4. Fill the coolant system (Refer to ‘Cooling System (03.03)’, page 3-4-1) and charge the A/C system (Refer to ‘Charging’, page 12-3-8).