Section 583 (Air Conditioning): Condenser: Installation

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INSTALL COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
1. Install the cooler condenser assembly with the 2 screws.
  Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  If the condenser is replaced with a new one, add compressor oil to the new condenser.
  
  Capacity:
  
  40cc(1.4fl. oz.)
  
  Compressor oil:
  
  ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cooler Condenser Assembly With Screws
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2. Install the 2 radiator support brackets.
INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR SUPPORT (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Support Brackets
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INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE PIPE
1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the pipe and connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.
2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the pipe joint.
  Compressor oil:
  
  ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
3. Install the O-ring to the cooler refrigerant discharge pipe.
4. Connect the cooler refrigerant discharge pipe to the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.
  Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 47 in.*lbf)
INSTALL LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the tube and connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.
2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the tube joint.
  Compressor oil:
  
  ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Cooler Condenser Assembly
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3. Install the O-ring on the liquid tube sub-assembly.
4. Connect the liquid tube sub-assembly to the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.
  Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 47 in.*lbf)
CHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT
SST 07110-58060 (07117-58060, 07117-58070, 07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060,07117-88070,07117-88080)

Specified amount:

550 to 650 g (19.4 to 22.9 oz.)
WARM UP ENGINE
CHECK FOR REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE

Fig 4: Identifying Liquid Tube Sub-Assembly A
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