Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system .

A/C Condenser:

3. Remove the nuts that secure the discharge and liquid line fittings to the condenser tapping block.
4. Remove the O-ring seal from the discharge and liquid line fittings and discard.
5. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and condenser ports.
6. Remove the upper radiator cross member from the engine compartment.
7. If equipped, remove the two bolts that secure the automatic transmission cooler to the radiator and position the transmission cooler aside.
8. Remove the two bolts that secure the upper A/C condenser brackets to the radiator. Grille
9. Lift the A/C condenser straight up to disconnect the lower condenser brackets from the radiator.
10. Remove the A/C condenser from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

1. Carefully position the A/C condenser into the engine compartment.
2. Engage the lower condenser brackets to the radiator.
3. Install the two bolts that secure the upper condenser brackets to the radiator. Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
4. If equipped, position the automatic transmission cooler to the radiator and install the two retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
5. Install the upper radiator crossmember.
6. Remove the tape or plugs from the discharge and liquid line fittings and condenser ports.
7. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the discharge and liquid line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
8. Install the discharge and liquid line fittings to the condenser tapping block.
9. Install the nuts that secure the discharge and liquid line fittings to the condenser tapping block. Tighten the nuts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
10. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
11. Evacuate the refrigerant system .
12. Charge the refrigerant system.