Pic. 8.77. Capacitor: 1 - cooler hose No. 1; 2 - cooler hose No. 2; 3 - capacitor
Removing
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Discharge the coolant.
Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the intake duct cover.
Remove the intake duct (Z6).
Remove the air filter (LF).
Remove the mudguard.
Drain the automatic transmission fluid (models with automatic transmission).
Disconnect the coolant pipe (top) and coolant hose. Avoid spilling residual compressor oil from the refrigeration circuit line.
Attention! If moisture or impurities enter the cooling circuit, the cooling capacity of the circuit will be reduced and abnormal noise will be heard.
Attention! Always plug open fittings after removing any parts of the refrigeration circuit.
Disconnect the radiator hose from the radiator.
Disconnect the oil hose from the oil cooler (models with automatic transmission).
Remove the cooling fan.
Remove oil cooler (models with automatic transmission).
Remove the radiator with the installed condenser.
Unhook the radiator hook and pull out the condenser, being careful not to spill any remaining oil from the condenser.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform a performance test on the refrigeration circuit.
After replacing the condenser, add compressor oil to the refrigeration circuit.
Amount of oil to be added (approximate amount): 20 ml.
Capacitor check
Check the condenser for damage and oil leakage.
If there is a problem, replace the capacitor.
Visually inspect the plates for deposits.
If there are deposits, remove them.
Visually check the plates for bending.
If bending is found, straighten the plates with a flat head screwdriver.