Removal Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGINGΒ .
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to FRONT BUMPER FASCIA REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Identifying Receiver Dehydrator Mounting Clamp Retaining Bolt
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  3. Remove the bolt retaining the receiver dehydrator mounting clamp to the condenser.
  4. Remove the receiver dehydrator mounting clamp from the condenser.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Receiver Dehydrator Bolt
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  5. Remove the lower receiver dehydrator bolt from the condenser.
    Fig 3: Identifying Receiver Dehydrator Condenser
    G04844288Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove the receiver dehydrator from the condenser.
  7. Install protective caps to the condenser to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.