Exterior Condenser Repair Procedures

Replacement

Be sure to read and observe the "General Safety Information and Caution" before performing any work on the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injury. Before performing any work, be sure to disconnect high voltage related to the high voltage system (refer to "High Voltage Disconnection Procedure"). Failure to follow safety instructions may result in serious electric shock.

1. 1
   Charge the refrigerant using the refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station.
2. 2
   Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
3. 3
   Disconnect the high-voltage circuit. (Refer to Electric Vehicle Battery System - "High Voltage Disconnection Procedure")
4. 4
   Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
5. 5
   Remove the ambient air temperature sensor. (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor)
6. 6
   Remove the refrigerant temperature sensor No. 1. (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Refrigerant Temperature Sensor No. 1).
7. 7
   Disconnect the refrigerant line (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

   

8. 8
   Remove the side ducts (A) by pressing the lock hook in the direction indicated by the arrow.

   

9. 9
   Separate the exterior condenser (B) from the radiator by loosening the bolts (A).

   

10. 10
    Remove the exterior condenser (A) in the direction of the arrow. Since the electric compressor uses high voltage, high resistivity POE oil must be used.