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. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Climate Control System.

All vehicles

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 Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering [1][2]Diagrams.

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 (106 lb-in).

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.

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

10. 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.