Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser

REMOVAL

1. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant.
2. Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct.






3. Remove the clip, and remove the bracket - grille.

NOTE: To prevent damage to the bracket - grille, make sure to remove all clips.






4. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the hose - pressure discharge and the pipe - evaporator cooling from the condenser assembly - air conditioner.






5. Remove the bolts and remove the radiator upper bracket.






6. Remove the condenser assembly - air conditioner.
1. Remove the bolt.






2. By lifting the condenser assembly - air conditioner, pull it out through the space between the radiator and the radiator panel.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the condenser and radiator fin. If a damaged fin is found, repair it using a thin screwdriver.






INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- If the condenser assembly - air conditioner has been replaced, add an appropriate amount of compressor oil to the compressor assembly.
- Replace the O-rings with new parts, and then apply compressor oil.
- Confirm that lower guide (A) of condenser assembly - air conditioner fits into holes on radiator panel.






1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
Air conditioning unit:
T1: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
T2: 10 N.m (1.02 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

2. Charge refrigerant.