Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.




1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the A/C discharge line (1) and the A/C liquid line (3) from the A/C condenser (5).
4. Remove the four bolts (2, 4, 6 and 7) that secure the A/C condenser to the charge air cooler.
5. Remove the A/C condenser from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.




1. Position the A/C condenser (5) into the engine compartment.
2. Install the four bolts (2, 4, 6 and 7) that secure the A/C condenser to the charge air cooler. Tighten the bolts to 10.5 N.m (95 in.lbs.).
3. Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line fitting and condenser outlet port.
4. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the liquid line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
5. Connect the A/C discharge line (1) and the A/C liquid line (3) onto the A/C condenser.
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
7. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
8. Charge the refrigerant system.