Installation

AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER (for Hatchback): INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL CONDENSER
(a) Engage the 2 claws and install the condenser into the vehicle.
NOTE: Do not damage the condenser or radiator when installing the condenser.
HINT: If a new condenser is installed, add compressor oil to the condenser as follows.

Compressor oil:
ND-OIL8 or the equivalent. Add 40 cc (1.35 fl. oz.)





2. INSTALL LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A
(a) Remove the attached vinyl tape from the pipe and the connecting part of the cooler condenser.
(b) Apply sufficient compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the pipe joint.
Compressor oil:
ND-OIL8 or the equivalent
(c) Install the O-ring onto the liquid tube.
(d) Install the tube onto the condenser with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)





3. INSTALL NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
(a) Remove the attached vinyl tape from the hose and the connecting part of the cooler condenser.
(b) Apply sufficient compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the hose joint.
Compressor oil:
ND-OIL8 or the equivalent
(c) Install the O-ring onto the discharge hose.
(d) Install the discharge hose onto the condenser with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)
4. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER Installation
5. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Theft Deterrent System) Installation
6. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Theft Deterrent System) Installation
7. INSTALL NO. 1 COOLER COVER Installation
8. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT ABSORBER UPPER Installation
9. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER Installation
10. ADJUST HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY Installation
11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)
12. CHARGE REFRIGERANT Service and Repair
13. WARM UP ENGINE Service and Repair
14. CHECK FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK Service and Repair