Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the LH fender diagonal brace.
2. Remove the cross vehicle brace.
3. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
4. Remove the radiator.
5. Remove the liquid line nut from the condenser and position the liquid line aside.
6. Remove the compressor line nut from the condenser and position the compressor line aside.
7. Remove the condenser.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the condenser.
IMPORTANT: Lubricate the new O-ring seals with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Install the new O-ring seals onto the compressor hose and the liquid line. Refer to O-ring Replacement.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the liquid line to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the liquid line nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
4. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
5. Install the radiator.
6. Evacuate, charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
7. Leak test the A/C system. Refer to Leak Testing.
8. Install the cross vehicle brace.
9. Install the LH fender diagonal brace.