Condenser Assembly - Suzuki Jimny Service Manual

Condenser Assembly

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If condenser fin
is bent, straighten it by using flat head screwdriver or
pair of pliers.
INSPECTION
Check the following.
• Check clog of condenser fins.
If, any clogs are found, condenser fins should be washed
with water, and should be dried with compressed air.
• Check condenser fins for leakage and breakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace condenser.
• Check condenser fittings for leakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace condenser.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Recover refrigerant from A/C system by referring to "Recov-
ery" in this section.
NOTE:
The amount of removed compressor oil must be mea-
sured for replenishing compressor oil.
3) Remove front bumper referring to "Front Bumper" in Section
8.
4) Disconnect A/C condenser cooling fan motor and dual pres-
sure switch connectors.
5) Remove radiator mounting bolts.
6) Disconnect discharge hose (1) from condenser (2).
7) Disconnect receiver / dryer outlet hose (3) and condenser
outlet pipe (4) from receiver / dryer (5).
8) Remove condenser cooling fan assembly (6) from con-
denser (2).
9) Remove receiver / dryer (5) with its bracket (7) from con-
denser (2).
10) Remove condenser (2) from radiator.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install condenser, and then noting
the following instructions.
• Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor
suction side by referring to "Replenishing Compressor Oil" in
this section.
• Evacuate and charge refrigerant by referring to "Evacuating"
and "Charging" in this section.
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-31