Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.




2. Remove the compressor discharge hose nut (1) from the condenser (4).
3. Remove the compressor discharge hose (2) from the condenser (4).




4. Remove the evaporator tube nut (5) from the condenser (3).
5. Remove the evaporator tube (4) from the condenser (3).
6. Remove the hood latch.
7. Remove the retaining screws from the condenser.
8. Remove the condenser from the radiator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the condenser to the radiator.

IMPORTANT: If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for the capacity information.

2. Install the retaining screws to the condenser.

Tighten the screws to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the hood latch.
4. Connect the evaporator tube (4) to the condenser (3).
5. Install the retaining nut to the evaporator tube (4) at the condenser (3).

Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).




6. Connect the compressor discharge hose (2) to the condenser (4).
7. Install the retaining nut (1) to the compressor discharge hose (2) at the condenser (4).

Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
9. Leak test the fittings of the components using J 39400-A.