Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core - 3.5L













Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.

3. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.

4. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Bumpers Service and Repair.

5. Release the upper radiator hose clamp at the radiator and disconnect the hose.

6. Remove the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling Service and Repair.

7. Detach the 2 clips on each radiator bracket from the radiator support and position the radiator rearward.

8. Remove the 2 radiator brackets.

9. Remove the 2 condenser fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

10. Release the 2 transmission cooler line clamps and disconnect the lines from the condenser core.

11. Remove the 2 A/C condenser bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

12. Lift upward and detach the condenser core from the radiator.

13. Remove the condenser core.

14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.

- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Refrigerant Oil Adding.

15. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.

16. Fill the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - 6F50/6F55 Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill.