Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE







Removal and Installation

NOTE:
- Installation of a new suction accumulator 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.
- If an A/C condenser core leak is suspected, the A/C condenser core must be leak-tested before is removed from the vehicle.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner and outlet tubes.
3. Remove the upper radiator air deflector.

4. CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.

Disconnect the condenser fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).

5. Remove the 4 radiator bracket bolts and the 2 radiator brackets.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

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

7. Move the radiator back to gain access.

8. CAUTION: Do not damage the cooling fins while handling the A/C condenser core.

Remove the condenser core.

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

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