29/12/2017 10:23:02

Heat Exchanger

Correction code 46012802

Remove

  1. Raise vehicle on 2 post lift (refer to procedure).
  2. Recover the A/C refrigerant.
  3. Remove RH forward rear wheel arch liner.
  4. Position container to collect coolant.
  5. Release clamps securing feed and return hoses to coolant manifold.
  6. Disconnect hoses from manifold and allow coolant to drain.
  7. Release clamp securing bleed hose to reservoir and release hose from reservoir.
  8. Remove clamp from bleed hose and feed hose through grommet in bodyside.
  9. Remove bolt securing pipe retaining plate to TXV (torque 10 Nm). Remove retaining plate.
  10. Disconnect refrigerant pipes from TXV.
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    CAUTION
    Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
  11. Disconnect heat exchanger thermistor connector.
  12. Remove bolt securing junction box to heat exchanger (torque 10 Nm). Position junction box aside.
  13. Loosen nuts (x2) securing heat exchanger mounting bracket to seat belt anchorage frame (torque 10 Nm).
  14. Release top of heat exchanger from slots in the mounting bracket.
  15. Release heat exchanger from bottom mounts and rotate to access hoses.
  16. Release clip securing hose from coolant pump to heat exchanger and disconnect hose.
  17. Release clip securing hose from coolant manifold to heat exchanger and disconnect hose.
  18. Release clamp securing bleed hose to heat exchanger and remove hose.
  19. Release heat exchanger and maneuver from vehicle.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  1. Replace A/C pipe O-rings.
  2. Refill and bleed cooling system (refer to procedure).