| 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.
Replacement1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2.Remove the heater and blower assembly.(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit") 3.Loosen the mounting screws and remove the driver's temperature control actuator (A).4.Remove the heater core cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
DescriptionThe PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater is installed at the exit or the backside of the heater core.The PTC heater is an electric heater using a PTC element as an auxiliary heating device that supplements deficiency of interior heat source in highly effective hybrid engine.