FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation of Condenser
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove cooling fan. (VK45DE).
3. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Refer to "RADIATOR" (VQ35DE).
4. Remove radiator shroud. Refer to "RADIATOR" (VK45DE).
5. Remove washer tank mounting bolt.
6. Remove high-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt.
7. Disconnect high-pressure flexible hose and high-pres sure pipe 1 from condenser.
a. Set a disconnector [condenser outlet (SST: 9253089908), condenser inlet (SST: 9253089912)] on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector upward until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping upward and disconnect it.
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.