Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER - A/CREMOVAL
WARNING: 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. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
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
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.
NOTE:
- When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system.
- If only 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.
- Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
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. If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
9. Charge the refrigerant system.