Section 38 (Manual A/C-Heater Systems): Condenser: Installation

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Install Condenser
1. As shown in Fig 1, tilt the condenser and insert half of it.
  
  Fig 1: Inserting Condenser
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2. When half of the condenser is inserted, turn it.
3. Place the condenser in the front of the radiator temporally.
  CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the condenser and radiator.
4. Install the condenser with the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Bolts For Installation Of Condenser
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  Torque: 8.8 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in.lbf)
Install Liquid Tube And Discharge Tube
1. Remove the cap.
2. Coat 2 new O-rings with compressor oil.
3. Install both tubes with the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Bolts For Installation Of Tubes
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  Torque: 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 87 in.lbf)
  
  If condenser was replaced, add compressor oil to the compressor.
  
  Add: 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
  
  Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
4. Install the RH and LH radiator grills with the 4 screws.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Screws For Installation Of Radiator Grilles
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Install Radiator Assembly
1. Pull up the radiator on right side, install the bush at the bottom of the radiator to the existing concave, and move it forward.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Radiator Assembly
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2. Install the 2 upper radiator supports with the 4 bolts.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Bolts For Installation Of Radiator Supports
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3. Install the 2 spare wheel carrier extensions with the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Nuts & Bolts For Spare Wheel Carrier Installation
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  Torque: 8 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 70 in.lbf)
Charge Refrigerant To Refrigeration System
1. Evacuate air from the refrigeration system.
2. Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
  Specified amount: 500 +/- 30 g (17.64 +/- 1.06 oz.)
Install Tool Box Assembly And Luggage Compartment Trim Box Cover