EX35 AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2009)
Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER
LIQUID TANK : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove hood lock cover. Refer to See: Body and Frame/Radiator Support/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
3. Clean liquid tank and its surrounding area. Then remove dust and rust from liquid tank.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean carefully.
4. Remove mounting bolts (A) from liquid tank (1).
5. Remove liquid tank.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and liquid tank with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Install liquid tank, and then install liquid tank bracket on condenser.
CAUTION:
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Check that liquid tank bracket is securely installed at protrusion of condenser. (Check that liquid tank bracket does not move to a
position below center of liquid tank.)
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Replace O-rings of the A/C piping with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.
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Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant.