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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the condenser.
  2. Remove the cap (B) on the bottom of the condenser with a L wrench (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

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  3. Remove the receiver-drier (A) from condenser using a long nose plier. Check for crumbled receiver-drier and clogged bottom cap filter.
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  4. Apply air conditioning compressor oil along the O-rings and threads of the new bottom cap.
  5. Insert a new receiver-drier into the receiver drier tank. The receiver-drier must be sealed in vacuum before it is exposed to air for use.
  6. Install a new bottom cap to the condenser.
    NOTE:
    • Always replace the receiver-drier and bottom cap at the same time.
    • Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a to avoid leakage.
    • Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser.
    • Charge the system, and test its performance.