Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Condenser, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Switch off the ignition.
-- Remove the key.
-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Release the air guide -2- from the mount -arrow- upward.
For clarity the impact member is not illustrated.
-- Press the retainer -4- downward in the direction of the -arrow- and pull the air guide -2- forward.
-- Remove the air guide downward.
Vehicles with Refrigerant R134a
-- Drain the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Working with A/C Service Station .
Vehicles with Refrigerant R1234yf
-- Drain the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Working with A/C Service Station .
Danger or frostbite due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.
Frostbite on the skin and other parts of the body is possible.
- Wear safety gloves.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Extract refrigerant and open the refrigerant circuit immediately.
- If more than 10 minutes elapse after extracting the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, extract the refrigerant again. Pressure can develop in the refrigerant circuit due to evaporation.
Continuation for All Vehicles
-- Remove the screws -5-.
-- Remove the refrigerant lines -3- from the connection on the condenser.
-- Seal the refrigerant lines -3- with the :VAS6122 .
-- Have a second technician release the right and left clip -1- in the direction of -arrow A-.
-- Have a second technician remove the condenser -3- upward out of the mount in direction of -B arrows-.
-- Carefully remove the condenser -3- downward in order to prevent damage to the radiator blades on the condenser and the radiator.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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