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Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair




Condenser Core - 3.5L













Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Use only the Air Conditioning (A/C) refrigerant compressor oil specified for this vehicle configuration. Use of any A/C refrigerant compressor oil other than what is specified will contaminate and damage the A/C system.

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

2. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling Service and Repair.

3. Release the 2 power steering cooler hose clamps and disconnect the power steering cooler hoses from the condenser core.

4. Remove the 2 condenser fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the gasket seals.

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

5. Remove the condenser core.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals.

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

7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Service and Repair.

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