Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE







Removal and Installation

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

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist.
3. Remove the radiator grille.
4. Remove the bolt and position the horn assembly aside.
5. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

6. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

7. Remove the 4 radiator air deflector pin-type retainers.
8. Remove the 2 radiator air deflector stud retainers.
9. Remove the 2 condenser mounting studs.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

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

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