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CONDENSER INSPECTION

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2016 – MX-5 – HVAC

CONDENSER INSPECTION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY.) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)

3. Remove the following parts:

a. Coolant reserve tank (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

b. Air cleaner, air hose and resonance chamber No.1 as a single unit (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

c. Battery and battery tray (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

d. Front under cover (See FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

e. Front tire (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION).)

f. Front mudguard No.1 (See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

g. Front splash shield No.2 (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

5. Remove the condenser. (See CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6. Inspect the condenser for damage, cracks, and oil leakage.

7. Inspect the fins for restriction or foreign matter.

8. Inspect the fins for bending.

  • If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten the fins. If there is any malfunction, replace the condenser. (See CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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