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SCION XB A/C Condenser Installation

CONDENSER REMOVAL

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT BRACE
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the condenser.
Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose. NOTE: Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the bolt and liquid tube from the condenser.
Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube. NOTE: Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

REMOVE CONDENSER WITH RECEIVER ASSEMBLY

Remove the condenser w/receiver.

INSTALLATION

INSTALL CONDENSER WITH RECEIVER ASSEMBLY

Install the condenser w/receiver.

CONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the vinyl tape attached to the pipe and condenser.
Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and hose joint. Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
Install the O-ring to the liquid tube.
Install the liquid tube sub-assembly to the condenser with the bolt. Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

CONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

Remove the vinyl tape attached to the hose and condenser.
Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and hose joint. Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
Install the O-ring to the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
Connect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose to the condenser with the bolt. Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
INSTALL HOOD LOCK SUPPORT BRACE
INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
INSTALL LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER
INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE
ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CHARGE REFRIGERANT
WARM UP ENGINE
CHECK FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT