Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

A/C Component View:

Condenser:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Battery ground cable.
2. Refrigerant from the system.
3. Grille assembly.
4. Radiator grille center support.
5. Left grille support to upper fender support screws.
6. Condenser refrigerant lines.

CAUTION: Cap or plug all open connections.

7. Condenser to radiator support screws
8. Condenser assembly by pulling it forward and then lowering it from the vehicle.
^ Move the left grille support outboard to gain clearance for condenser removal.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. New condenser.

CAUTION: Add 30 ml (1 ounce) of clean refrigerant oil to a new condenser.

2. Left grille support.
3. Radiator support screws.
4. Condenser refrigerant lines.

CAUTION: Use new seals (0-rings) coated with clean refrigerant oil when connecting refrigerant lines.

5. Left grille support to the upper fender support screws.
6. Radiator center support.
7. Grille assembly.
8. Battery ground cable.