Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the radiator grille.
4. Remove the lower hood latch cover from the vehicle.
5. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.
6. Remove the left hand headlamp housing.
7. Remove the A/C lines (4) from the condenser (1).
8. Remove the retaining bolts and the condenser (3) from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the condenser (3) and the retaining bolts to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the condenser retaining bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
2. Install the A/C lines (4) to the condenser (1).
Tighten
Tighten the compressor/condenser hose to the condenser to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
3. Install the left hand headlamp housing.
4. Install the hood latch to the vehicle.
5. Install the lower hood latch cover to the vehicle.
6. Install the radiator grille.
7. Evacuate and Recharge the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
8. Connect the battery negative cable.