Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVALWARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
1. AIR DAM
2. A/C CONDENSER/TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY
3. P/ COOLER
4. MOUNTING BOLT
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the hood latch from the upper radiator support when servicing the A/ C condenser.
3. Remove the upper radiator support and position it out of the way.
4. Disconnect the A/C discharge line and the A/C liquid line from the tapping blocks (1) located on the right end of the A/C condenser (2).
5. Remove the screws that secure the power steering cooler (3) to the A/C condenser and position the cooler out of the way.
6. Remove the four bolts (4) that secure the A/C condenser to the radiator (5).
7. Carefully push the radiator rearward and lift the A/ C condenser out of the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
1. AIR DAM
2. A/C CONDENSER/TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY
3. P/ COOLER
4. MOUNTING BOLT
1. Carefully push the radiator (5) rearward and position the A/C condenser (2) into the engine compartment.
2. Install the four bolts (4) that secure the A/C condenser to the radiator. Tighten the bolts to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
3. Position the power steering cooler (3) onto the A/ C condenser and install the retaining screws. Tighten the screws securely.
4. Connect the A/C discharge line and the A/C liquid line to the A/C condenser.
NOTE: Make sure that the cable for the hood latch is correctly routed.
5. Install the upper radiator support.
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
7. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
8. Charge the refrigerant system.