Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

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

Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Recover refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging the Refrigerant System.
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 hose and evaporator line 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 hose and evaporator line to condenser, using new O-rings.

Tighten
^ Nuts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

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. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging the Refrigerant System.
12. Negative battery cable.

Tighten
^ Bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).