Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION






Removal/Installation

NOTE:
- Installation of a new suction accumulator 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 suction accumulator.
- If a condenser core leak is suspected, the condenser core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle. See A/C EVAPORATOR/CONDENSER ON-VEHICLE LEAK TEST. A/C Evaporator/Condenser On - Vehicle Leak Test

All Vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING.
2. Recover the refrigerant. See DISCHARGING AND RECOVERY.
3. Remove the front bumper cover.
4. Remove the 4 radiator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 71 in.lbf).

5. Detach the RH and LH air deflectors from the radiator brackets.
6. Remove the 4 radiator bracket bolts.
7. Detach and remove the 2 radiator brackets.
8. Remove the condenser outlet and inlet fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 ft.lbf).

2.3L or 3.0L (4V) Vehicles With Automatic Transaxle
9. Release the 2 transmission cooler line clamps and disconnect the lines from the A/C condenser.

NOTE: The transmission cooler hose inlet (upper tube) attaches to the transmission outlet line (passenger side front of transmission). The transmission cooler outlet (lower tube) attaches to the transmission inlet line (driver side of transmission).

All Vehicles
10. Remove the 2 condenser bolts.
11. Remove the condenser core.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. See REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING.

13. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. See AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM EVACUATION AND CHARGING.