Condenser

CONDENSER


CONDENSER PIPE ASSEMBLY : 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 Perform Lubricant Return Operation.

REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Refer to Recycle Refrigerant.
2. Remove bumper fascia assembly. Refer to Exploded View.
3. Remove air cleaner case (LH). Refer to Exploded View.





4. Remove mounting bolt (A) from high-pressure flexible hose (1).
5. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure flexible hose





(1) and condenser pipe assembly (3) with disconnector (A)
(SST: J-45815).

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
6. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe (2) and condenser pipe assembly with disconnector (A) (SST: J-45815).

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
7. Remove mounting bolts (A) from condenser pipe assembly (1).





8. Remove condenser pipe assembly.

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.

INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.
- Female-side piping connection is thin and easy to deform. Slowly insert the male-side piping straight in axial direction.
- Insert piping securely until a click is heard.
- After piping connection is completed, pull male-side piping by hand to check that connection does not come loose.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Refer to Leak Test.