Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REPLACEMENT





Remove or Disconnect
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Drain radiator.
3. Discharge A/C system.
4. Upper fan shroud.
5. Compressor hose fitting at condenser.
6. Evaporator hose fitting at condenser.
7. A/C condenser.

Important: Cap or plug open A/C refrigerant lines immediately.


Install or Connect
1. A/C condenser.
2. Remove caps or plugs from evaporator hose, compressor hose and condenser and install hoses onto condenser.

Important: Coat all new 0-rings with clean 525 refrigerant oil prior to assembly.

Tighten:
- Evaporator hose to condenser fitting to 16 Nm (12 ft. lb.)
- Compressor hose to condenser fitting to 40 Nm (30 ft. lb.)

3. Upper fan shroud.
4. Evacuate and charge air conditioning system.
Refer to A/C System evacuating and charging procedures. Service and Repair

5. Refill cooling system.
6. Negative battery cable.