Cube L4-1.8L (MR18DE) (2010)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal And Installation
CONDENSER
CONDENSER : Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
Perform lubricant return operation before each refrigeration system disassembly. However, if a large amount of refrigerant or lubricant is
detected, never perform lubricant return operation. See: Refrigerant Oil/Service and Repair/Perform Lubricant Return Operation.
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. See: Refrigerant/Service and Repair/Recycle Refrigerant.
2. Remove the radiator core support upper. See: Body and Frame/Radiator Support/Service and Repair/Exploded View/With Intelligent Key System
(WITH I-KEY) or See: Body and Frame/Radiator Support/Service and Repair/Exploded View/Without Intelligent Key System (WITHOUT
I-KEY).
3. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then disconnect high-pressure flexible hose (1) from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and condenser with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
4. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then disconnect high-pressure pipe (1) from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and condenser with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage core surface of condenser.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.
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Perform lubricant adjusting procedure before installing new condenser. See: Refrigerant Oil/Service and Repair/Lubricant Adjusting
Procedure For Components Replacement Except Compressor.
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Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. See: Refrigerant/Service and Repair/Leak Test.