| Inspection |
| 1. | Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean them with water, and blow them with compressed air. If bent, gently bend them using a screwdriver or pliers. |
| 2. | Check the condenser connections for leakage, and repair or replace it, if required. |
| Replacement |
| 1. | Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / recycling / charging station.
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| 2. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 3. | Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") |
| 4. | Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the radiator upper cover (A).
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| 5. | After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the condenser (A).
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| 6. | To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Components Location1. Condenser
Replacement1.Remove the condenser.2.Remove the cap (A) on the bottom of the condenser with a L wrench. Tightening torque : 9.81 - 14.71 N.
Description The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force in proportion to the amount of radiation received which is transferred to the automatic temperature control
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