Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Removal and Installation

Condenser (Part 1):




Condenser (Part 2):






REMOVAL

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BOX COVER AND TOOL BOX ASSEMBLY

2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

3. DISCONNECT RADIATOR ASSEMBLY




a. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and 2 spare wheel carrier extensions.




b. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 radiator upper support.




c. Pull up the radiator right side, remove the bush at the bottom side of the radiator from the existing concave, and move it backward.

4. REMOVE LIQUID TUBE AND DISCHARGE TUBE




a. Remove the 4 screws, RH and LH radiator grilles.




b. Remove 2 bolts and both tubes.

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture out of the system.

5. REMOVE CONDENSER




a. Remove the 2 bolts.




b. As shown in the illustration, turn the condenser and pull up the half of it.
c. Then pull up the condenser at a slant.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL CONDENSER




a. As shown in the illustration, tilt the condenser and insert the half of it.
b. At the time when the half of the condenser is inserted, turn it.
c. Place the condenser in the front of the radiator temporarily.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the condenser and radiator.




d. Install the condenser with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 8.8 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in.lbf)

2. INSTALL LIQUID TUBE AND DISCHARGE TUBE




a. Remove the cap.
b. Coat 2 new O-rings with compressor oil.
c. Install both tubes with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 87 in.lbf)

If condenser was replaced, add compressor oil to the compressor.

Add: 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent




d. Install the RH and LH radiator grills with the 4 screws.

3. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY




a. Pull up the radiator on right side, install the bush at the bottom side of the radiator to the existing concave, and move it forward.




b. Install the 2 radiator upper supports with the 4 bolts.




c. Install the 2 spare wheel carrier extensions with the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.

Torque: 8 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 70 in.lbf)

4. CHARGE REFRIGERANT TO REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
a. Evacuate air from the refrigeration system.
b. Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.

Specified amount: 500 ± 30 g (17.64 ± 1.06 oz.)

5. INSTALL TOOL BOX ASSEMBLY AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BOX COVER