Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual — part 1296

CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

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CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> FLEXIBLE DISCHARGE HOSE AND LIQUID
PIPE A DISCONNECTION

CAUTION

As the compressor oil and receiver are highly moisture
absorbent, use a non-porous material to plug the hose and
nipples.
To prevent the entry of dust or other foreign bodies, plug the
dismantled hose and condenser assembly nipples.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Refrigerant Draining and Refilling (Refer to

P.55-114

).

• Headlight support upper panel Removal and Installation

(Refer to GROUP 42A, Loose panel

P.42A-192

).

AC706149

2, 3

8

2

3

8

8

N

N

9

1

AC

5

6

7

8

N

4

4.9 ± 0.9 N·m
43 ± 8 in-lb

4.9 ± 0.9 N·m
43 ± 8 in-lb

-Pipe coupling

A/C compressor oil:
SUN PAG 56

Radiator assembly

Removal steps

1.

A/C pressure sensor connector
connection

<<

A

>>

2.

Flexible discharge hose connection

<<

A

>>

3.

Liquid pipe A connection

4.

Condenser assembly

5.

Clamp

6.

Receiver

7.

Joint

8.

O-ring

9.

Condenser

Removal steps (Continued)

REFRIGERANT LINE

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Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Refrigerant Draining and Refilling (Refer to Charging and
Discharging

P.55-114

).

AC709679

8

N

6

7

8

N

8

N

5

2

High-pressure
Side service valve

1

8

N

8

N

3

8

N

AB

Low-pressure
Side service valve

4

3, 4, 5, 6, 7

4

8

-Pipe coupling

A/C compressor oil: SUN PAG 56

8

N

7.0 ± 3.0 N·m
62 ± 27 in-lb

4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
36 ± 17 in-lb

13 ± 1 N·m
115 ± 9 in-lb

4.9 ± 0.9 N·m
43 ± 8 in-lb

25 ± 4 N·m
18 ± 3 ft-lb

4.9 ± 0.9 N·m
43 ± 8 in-lb

Expansion valve removal steps

1.

Dash panel heat protector

<<

A

>>

•

Flexible suction hose and Liquid
pipe B connection

<<

A

>>

2.

Expansion valve

8.

O-ring
Flexible suction hose removal
steps

1.

Dash panel heat protector

<<

A

>>

3.

Flexible suction hose

8.

O-ring
Liquid pipe B removal steps

1.

Dash panel heat protector

•

Radiator condenser tank (Refer to
GROUP 14

− Radiator

P.14-31

)

•

Oil reservoir (Refer to GROUP 37

−

Power steering hose

P.37-40

)

<<

A

>>

4.

Liquid pipe B

8.

O-ring
Liquid pipe A removal steps

•

Radiator condenser tank (Refer to
GROUP 14

− Radiator

P.14-31

)

•

Headlight support upper panel
(Refer to GROUP 42

− Loose panel

P.42A-192

)

<<

A

>>

5.

Liquid pipe A

8.

O-ring

Liquid pipe B removal steps

REFRIGERANT LINE

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<<A>> HOSE/PIPE DISCONNECTION

CAUTION

As the compressor oil and receiver are highly moisture
absorbent, use a non-porous material to plug the hose and
nipples.
To prevent the entry of other foreign bodies, plug the con-
denser, compressor, and expansion valve nipples.

Flexible discharge hose and A/C
pressure sensor removal steps

•

Headlight support panel cover
(Refer to GROUP 51

− Front

bumper and radiator grille

P.51-3

)

•

Charge air cooler Intake pipe B
(Refer to GROUP 15

− Charge air

cooler

P.15-15

)

•

Engine room under cover front A
(Refer to GROUP 51

− under cover

P.51-16

)

<<

A

>>

6.

Flexible discharge hose

<<

A

>>

7.

A/C pressure sensor

8.

O-ring

DUCTS

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DUCTS

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WARNING

For removal and installation of the passenger's side air bag module, always observe the ser-
vice procedures described in GROUP 52B, Air Bag Module and Clock Spring

P.52B-386

.

AC709091

3

4

8

1

7

9

AB

8

2

5

6