Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
Condenser
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain radiator coolant only.
3. Recover refrigerant from air conditioning system, See: Service and Repair
4. Release both gas struts, set the engine cover fully forward to the service access position and support with a wooden (or similar) strut.
5. CAUTION: Take care not to damage hood or radiator grille.
Remove twin fan and motor assembly.
6. Disconnect radiator bleed hose.
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Release connection.
7. Remove retaining clip which secures transmission oil cooler upper and lower pipes.
8. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lower pipe from radiator.
1. Release union nut and disconnect pipe.
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Discard O-ring seal.
2. Install suitable blanking plugs.