Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER:

REMOVAL

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (Service and Repair)

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:
- After the ignition switch is turned LOCK, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch LOCK, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Repair Instruction - Initialization).

3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
(a) for Steel Type Bumper:
Remove front bumper cover (Removal).
(b) for Resin Type Bumper:
Remove front bumper cover (Removal).
4. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
(a) for 1GR-FE:
Remove the radiator (Removal).
(b) for 2UZ-FE:
Remove the radiator (Removal).
(c) for 3UR-FE:
Remove the radiator (Removal).

5. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler condenser.

NOTICE:
- When removing the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.
- When removing the bolt, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.

NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

6. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and air conditioning tube and accessory from the cooler condenser.

NOTICE:
- When removing the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.
- When removing the bolt, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube and accessory.

NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

7. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Remove the cooler condenser, as shown in the illustration.
8. REMOVE COOLER DRYER

(a) Using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the cap.