A/C Condenser - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:






WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

CAUTION: Before removing the A/C condenser, note the location of each of the radiator/condenser air seals. These air seals are used to direct air through the A/C condenser and radiator. The air seals must be reinstalled in their proper locations in order for the A/C and engine cooling systems to perform as designed.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the engine air cleaner housing.
4. Remove the secondary retaining clip and using the proper A/C line disconnect tool (Special Tool Kit or equivalent), disconnect the A/C liquid line (1) from the condenser tube (2) Refrigerant Line Coupler - Removal.






NOTE: Upper condenser retaining bracket and bolt shown. Lower retaining bracket and bolt similar.

5. Remove the grille Grille - Removal.
6. If equipped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the transmission cooler portion of the A/C condenserRemoval.
7. Position the right side condenser air seal out of the way to gain access to the discharge line fitting and the lower condenser retaining bolt.

NOTE: Rotate and tilt the A/C discharge line as necessary to disconnect it from the A/C condenser.

8. Remove the nut (4) that secures the A/C discharge line (5) to the A/C condenser (3) and disconnect the discharge line.
9. Remove the two bolts (2) that secure the A/C condenser to the right side of the radiator (1).
10. Carefully lift the A/C condenser straight up to disengage the condenser mounting brackets from the radiator and remove the condenser from the vehicle.
11. If required, remove the A/C receiver/drier from the A/C condenser A/C Receiver Drier - Removal.
12. Remove and discard the O-ring seals and gasket and install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the condenser and receiver/drier ports.