Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the condenser fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).

3. Position the transmission oil cooler aside.
1 Remove the 2 transmission oil cooler bolts.
2 Position the transmission oil cooler aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

4. Position the hood latch bracket aside.
1 Remove the 3 hood latch bracket bolts.
2 Position the hood latch bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

5. Remove the 2 condenser bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

6. Remove the condenser core.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

8. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.