Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser:

REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.

Specified amount: 1,050 ± 50 g (37.04 ± 1.76 oz.)

2. REMOVE UPPER RETAINER
3. REMOVE CENTER BRACE
4. REMOVE A/T OIL COOLER
5. REMOVE CONDENSER FAN
6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER




7. REMOVE DISCHARGE TUBE
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge tube from condenser.

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kg.cm, 7 ft.lb)

b. Loosen the nut and remove the discharge tube.

Torque: 22 N.m (225 kg.cm, 16 ft.lb)

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the discharge tube.




8. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the liquid tube

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kg.cm, 7 ft.lb)

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install them to the liquid tube.

9. REMOVE CONDENSER




a. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 upper bracket.




b. Lift up the condenser, then remove the 4 bolts and 2 lower bracket.




c. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center bracket.
d. Remove the condenser.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
If condenser is replaced, add compressor oil to condenser.

Add: 40 - 50 cc (1.4 - 1.7 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.