Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE







Removal and Installation

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

All vehicles
1. Recover the refrigerant.

2.3L and 4.0L vehicles
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.

2.3L vehicles
3. Remove the compressor-to-condenser line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

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

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

6. Remove the 2 radiator bolts and tilt the radiator rearward.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).







7. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the top seal.







8. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the radiator from the mounting saddles to provide clearance for the condenser core removal.

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

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.