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Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair



346320

Condenser Core

Removal
1. Reclaim the refrigerant.
2. Remove the front bumper cover.







3. Detach the air conditioning tube.
Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

NOTE: Seal the tube and the condenser with plugs







4. Detach the air conditioning tube.
Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

NOTE: Seal the tube and the condenser with plugs







5. Detach the condenser.
- Remove the retaining bolts.
- Right-hand side shown, left-hand side similar.

6. Lower the vehicle.







7. Remove the condenser.


Installation







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.







2. Tighten 7 Nm.







3. Install a new O-ring seal.

NOTE: Coat the refrigerant line O-ring seals in clean refrigerant oil prior to installation.







4. Install a new O-ring seal.

NOTE: Coat the refrigerant line O-ring seals in clean refrigerant oil prior to installation.