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Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser:




A/C Component View:




A/C Condenser & Refrigerant Line View:




REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Discharge and recover refrigerant from the system.
2. Grille.
3. Refrigerant hose from condenser.
4. Evaporator tube from condenser.
- Cap or plug all open connections.
5. Bolts.
6. Brackets.
7. Upper insulators.
8. Condenser by pulling it upward.
- Bend the left grille support outboard to gain clearance for the condenser removal.
9. Lower insulators.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Lower insulators.
2. Condenser.
3. Upper insulators.
4. Brackets.
5. Bolts.
- Tighten Bolts to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lb..).
6. Evaporator tube to condenser.
7. Refrigerant hose to condenser.
8. Grille assembly.
9. Refrigerant to the system.

- Check the system for leaks.