Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the upper radiator sight shield.
3. Remove the 2 condenser fitting nuts and disconnect the condenser fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

4. Remove the 2 radiator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

5. Remove the 2 radiator brackets.
6. Remove the 2 condenser bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

7. Remove the 2 condenser brackets.
8. Remove the condenser core.
9. If a new condenser core is to be installed, transfer the air deflectors from the old unit to the new unit.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

11. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.