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Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Tools Required
J 39500 A/C Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Recharging System

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant from the system.
2. Remove the upper filler panel.
3. Remove the headlamp.
4. Remove hood latch bracket.





5. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.





6. Remove the evaporator hose assembly from the condenser.





7. Remove the condenser mounting bolts.





8. Remove the left side of the condenser from the retainer.





9. Remove the right side of the condenser from the retainer.
10. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the right side of the condenser into the retainer.





2. Install the left side of the condenser into the retainer.





3. Position the condenser in the vehicle.
4. Install the condenser mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the condenser mounting bolt 13 N.m (10 lb ft).





5. Install the evaporator hose assembly to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the evaporator hose assembly to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).





6. Install the discharge hose to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the discharge hose to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

7. Install the hood latch bracket.
8. Install the headlamps.
9. Install the upper filler panel.
10. Recharge the refrigerant system.