Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Discharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Charging

3. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

4. Remove the air cleaner and fresh air duct component. Service and Repair

5. Remove the cooling fan component. Testing and Inspection

6. Disconnect the ATF oil cooler hose from the radiator.

7. Remove the radiator. Service and Repair

8. Remove the nut and disconnect front cooler pipes No.3 and No.4. Service and Repair

9. Remove the front cooler pipe No.3 bracket. Service and Repair

10. Remove the bolts and two condenser brackets.

11. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the refrigerant line to spill.

CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.










12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

13. Refill the engine coolant. Service and Repair

14. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. Engine Coolant Leakage Inspection

15. Inspect the ATF level. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

16. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. Refrigerant System Performance Test