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Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair






Condenser Core
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Specifications

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
For additional information, refer to Radiator Grille Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Cooling Fan Service and Repair





















CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.









CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

Torque to: 10 Nm

















CAUTION: Always protect the cooling pack elements to prevent accidental damage.

Torque to: 25 Nm





Torque to: 10 Nm





Torque to: 10 Nm

Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.