Removing
Place the car on a two post lift.
Attention! To avoid errors when using the device, read the instruction manual before starting work.
Drain the refrigerant circuit using the refrigerant filling station.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the front bumper.
Remove:
- fastening bolts (1) air baffle,
- deflector (2).
Models with K9K engine
Remove the air cooler.
All models
Loosen the piping bolts on the condenser.
Attention! To avoid refrigerant leakage, do not damage (do not deform, bend, etc.) pipeline.
Disconnect the lines from the condenser.
Install plugs on the piping openings.
Remove:
- condenser mounting bolts
- condenser.
Installation
Attention!
- Remove the plugs immediately before installing the part in place.
- Remove parts from packaging only immediately before installation.
Check and, if necessary, replace the refrigeration pipe gasket.
Clean the surface and piping with an engine cleaner.
Use an air gun to blow out the surface and seal of the connecting pipe.
Lubricate the surface of the connecting pipe and the gasket with oil suitable for the air conditioning system.
Remove plugs.
Installation is made in an order, the return to removal.
Before charging the refrigeration circuit, find out the prescribed quantities of refrigerant and oil.
Charge the refrigeration circuit with refrigerant using the refrigerant filling station.
Check the operation of the air conditioning system.
Check for leaks.