| 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.
DescriptionThe ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance will increase with lower temperature, and decrease with higher temperature.The sensor output will be used for discharge temperature control, temperature regulation door contrl, blower m
InspectionOperating Logic Test (Manual only)Inspect the PTC operation by confirmation logic as follows.1.Entering(1)Set the Floor mode and maximum heating position.(2)Turn off the blower switch.(3)Press the intake (recirculation) button 5 times or more.