| 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.
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2.Disconnect the auto defogging connector. 3.Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the open position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4. Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the close position when connected in reverse.
Component Location1. Blower unit assembly Components1. Duct Seal2. Intake duct case3. Air intake door assembly4. Intake door5. Seal6. Intake duct case (A)7. Air filter cover (A)8. Intake actuator9. Air filter cover10. Air filter 11. Blower unit pad12.