Removal and Installation

CONDENSER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "Recycle Refrigerant" Recycle Refrigerant.
2.Remove the front air duct. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
3.Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
4.Remove the hood lock assembly. Refer to "HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE : Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
5.Disconnect the harness connector from the refrigerant pressure sensor.





6.Remove the radiator core support center brace bolt (A) then remove the radiator core support center brace.
7.Remove the bolt that retains the condenser pipe assembly to the condenser, then separate the condenser pipe assembly from the condenser.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
8.Remove the condenser bracket bolts.
9.Remove the condenser.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX
10.Remove the liquid tank and refrigerant pressure sensor assembly as necessary. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply A/C oil to the O-rings of the condenser for installation.
- After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to "Leak Test" Leak Test.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX