Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 701

CONDENSER AND CONDENSER FAN MOTOR

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> LIQUID PIPE A/DISCHARGE HOSE 
DISCONNECTION

CAUTION

Seal the hoses completely, otherwise the compressor oil 
and receiver will absorb water vapor easily, possibly 
damaging the compressor and deteriorating performance.
Plug the disconnected pipe, hose and condenser nipple to 
prevent foreign material from getting into them.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< CONDENSER INSTALLATION
When replacing the condenser, refill it with a specified amount 
of compressor oil and install it. (to the vehicle).

••••

Compressor oil: SUN PAG 56

••••

Quantity: 15 cm

3

 (0.5 floz)

INSPECTION

M1552006800068

CONDENSER FAN MOTOR CHECK

Check to be sure that the condenser fan motor operates when 
battery voltage is applied to terminal 2 and terminal 1 
grounded.

AC001417AB

REFRIGERANT LINE

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation

•

Refrigerant Discharging and Charging (Refer to 

P.55-21

.)

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> HOSE/PIPE DISCONNECTION

CAUTION

Seal the hoses completely, otherwise the compressor oil 
and receiver will absorb water vapor easily, possibly 
damaging the compressor and deteriorating performance.
Plug the disconnected hose, the condenser, the evaporator and 
the compressor nipple to prevent foreign material from getting 
into them.

AC001418

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4.9 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 8 in-lb

4.9 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 8 in-lb

25 ± 4 N·m
18 ± 4 in-lb

4.9 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 8 in-lb

13 ± 2 N·m
109 ± 21 in-lb

N

N

N

N

PIPNG CONNECTION

6

6

COMPRESSOR OIL:
SUN PAG 56

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

CLAMP

<<A>>

>>A<<

2.

SUCTION HOSE

<<A>>

3.

DISCHARGE HOSE

<<A>>

4.

LIQUID PIPE A

<<A>>

5.

A/C PIPE

6.

O-RING

7.

DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

REFRIGERANT LINE

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< SUCTION HOSE INSTALLATION
When replacing the suction hose, refill them with a specified 
amount of compressor oil, and then install them.

Compressor oil: SUN PAG 56

Quantity:

••••

Suction hose: 10 cm

3

 (0.3 floz)

VENTILATORS

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VEN TILATO R S

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

AC001419

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3, 4

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CLIP

A

A

A

A

A

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SECTION A - A

AB

AC003602

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DISTRIBUTION DUCT AND 
DEFROSTER NOZZLE 
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL STEPS

•

INSTRUMENT PANEL 
ASSEMBLY (REFER TO GROUP 
52A, INSTRUMENT PANEL 

P.52A-4

.)

1.

DISTRIBUTION DUCT

2.

DEFROSTER NOZZLE 
ASSEMBLY