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.
- If a condenser core leak is suspected, the condenser core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the front bumper cover.
4. Remove the auxiliary cooling radiator.
5. Remove the 2 condenser core fitting nuts and disconnect the condenser core fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

6. Remove the 4 bolts and the upper radiator mounting brackets.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

7. Remove the 2 condenser core supports bolts and the condenser.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

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

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