Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system.
3. Pull up the coolant reservoir.
4. Remove the fresh-air duct, radiator bracket, air cleaner, resonance chamber, and mass airflow sensor connector.

CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.

NOTE:
- Two kinds of condensers are used:
- TYPE A (condenser without pipe)
- TYPE B (condenser with pipe)




5. Remove in the order indicated below. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
1. Cooler hose(HI)
2. Cooler pipe No.1 (type A) or outlet pipe of condenser (type B)
3. Condenser

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Perform the refrigerant system performance test.

Condenser Installation Note
1. When installing a new condenser, add a supplemental amount of ATMOS GU10 compressor oil into the refrigeration cycle.

Supplemental amount: 30 ml {30 cc, 1.0 fl oz}