| 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.Remove the evaporator core cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.4.Pull out the evaporator temperature sensor (A) from the evaporator core.
System Block DiagramComponent Parts and Function Outline Component part Function Vehicle-speed sensor, ESP/ABS Control ModuleConverts vehicle speed to pulse.VCUReceives signals from sensor and control switches.