Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Assembly

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Discharge and recover refrigerant.
- Refer to Refrigerant Recovery.

3. Remove radiator grille.
4. Remove engine hood front end stay.
5. Remove engine hood lock.
- Apply setting mark to the engine hood lock fixing position before removing it.

6. Disconnect pressure switch connector.
7. Disconnect refrigerant line.
- When removing the line connector, the connecting part should immediately be plugged or capped to prevent foreign matter from being mixed into the line.

8. Remove condenser assembly.
- Handle with care to prevent damaging the condenser or radiator fin.

Installation

1. Install condenser assembly.
- If installing a new condenser, be sure to add 30 cc (1.0 fl. oz.) of new compressor oil to a new one.
- Tighten the condenser fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 6 N.m (52 lb in)

2. Connect refrigerant line.
- Tighten the inlet line connector fixing bolt to the specified torque.

Torque: 15 N.m (11 lb ft)

- Tighten the outlet line connector fixing bolt to the specified torque.

Torque: 6 N.m (52 lb in)

- O-rings cannot be reused. Always replace with new ones.
- Be sure to apply new compressor oil to the O-rings when connecting the refrigerant line.

3. Connect pressure switch connector.
4. Install engine hood lock.
5. Install engine hood front end stay.
6. Install radiator grille.