Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Mounting:

Tool Required:
J 39500 R-134a Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Recharging Station

Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Recover refrigerant.
3. Upper closeout panel.
4. Hood latch from mounting plate.
5. Right and left headlamp assemblies.
6. Raise vehicle.
7. Disconnect forward SIR sensor harness.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Right radiator mount.
10. Hood latch support bracket & forward sensor w/harness.
11. Compressor and accumulator hose assemblies from the condenser, discard O-rings.

Important

^ Use back-up wrench to prevent twisting of block fitting.

12. Condenser.

Install or Connect

1. Condenser in vehicle.
2. Compressor and accumulator hose assemblies to condenser, using new O-rings.

Important

^ Use back-up wrench to prevent twisting of block fitting.

3. Hood latch support bracket & forward sensor w/harness.
4. Right radiator mount.
5. Raise vehicle.
6. Connect forward SIR sensor harness.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Right and left headlamp assemblies.
9. Hood latch assembly and adjust.
10. Upper closeout panel.
11. Recharge A/C system.
12. Negative battery cable.