Exploded View

1. Condenser
2. Condenser lower bracket RH 3. Condenser lower bracket LH 4. O-ring
5. Liquid tank braket
6. Liquid tank
7. Braket
8. O-ring
9. Refrigerant pressure sensor

: Do not reuse
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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. Refer to HA- 78, "Perform Lubricant Return Operation".

REMOVAL

1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-76, "Recycle Refrigerant".

2. Remove front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to EXT-13, "Removal and Installation".

3. Remove air guide (LH). Refer to DLK-149, "MR16DDT : Exploded View".

4. Disconnect refrigerant pressure sensor harness connector.

5. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then disconnect high-pressure pipe (1) from 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.

: Vehicle front

6. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then disconnect high-pressure flexible hose from 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.

: Vehicle front

7. Remove mounting bolts, and then remove condenser from the vehicle.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage core surface of condenser.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
• Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.

• Perform lubricant adjusting procedure before installing new condenser. Refer to HA-79, "Lubricant Adjusting Procedure for Compressor Replacement".

• Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Refer to HA-74, "Leak Test".

Liquid tank : 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. Refer to HA- 78, "Perform Lubricant Return Operation".

REMOVAL

1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-76, "Recycle Refrigerant".

2. Remove front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to EXT-13, "Removal and Installation".

3. Remove air guide (LH). Refer to DLK-149, "MR16DDT : Exploded View".

4. Clean liquid tank and its surrounding area, and then remove dust and rust from liquid tank.

5. Diconnect refrigerant pressure sensor harness connector.

6. Remove mounting bolts, and then remove liquid tank from condenser.

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

Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

:
• Replace O-rings of the A/C piping with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.

• Perform lubricant adjusting procedure before installing new liquid tank. Refer to HA-79, "Lubricant Adjusting Procedure for Compressor Replacement".

• Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Refer to HA-74, "Leak Test".

Refrigerant pressure sensor : 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. Refer to HA- 78, "Perform Lubricant Return Operation".

REMOVAL

1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-76, "Recycle Refrigerant".

2. Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to EXT-13, "Removal and Installation".

3. Clean refrigerant pressure sensor and its surrounding area, and then remove dust and rust from refrigerant pressure sensor.

4. Disconnect refrigerant pressure sensor connector.

5. Use a adjustable wrench or other tool to hold the refrigerant pressure sensor mounting block, and then remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from condenser.

CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage core surface of condenser.

• Cap or wrap the joint of the condenser and liquid tank with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
• Replace O-ring with new one. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.

• Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Refer to HA-74, "Leak Test".