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Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement — 1.8L LFH and 1.7L Diesel LUD

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
4. Remove the headlamp - right side. Refer to Headlamp Replacement .



5. Remove the intake air duct (1).



6. Remove the condenser hose (1) and the evaporator hose (2). Remove the 2 hose nuts.
7. Remove the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement .



8. Remove the air conditioning condenser.

1. Install the air conditioning condenser.
2. Install the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement .

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




3. Install the condenser hose (1) and the evaporator hose (2) and the 2 condenser hose nuts and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).



4. Install the intake air duct (1).
5. Install the headlamp right side. Refer to Headlamp Replacement .
6. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
7. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
8. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .