Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser, Removing And Installing

- Discharge refrigerant circuit
- Remove bumper as a complete unit.

NOTE: Depending on engine version, it may be necessary to partially loosen/ move front end module forward prior to removing condenser. Where necessary, proceed as follows:

- Mark installed position of front end module at front fenders and long members with felt marker.
- Remove front end module bolts from fenders and long members.
- Replace removed long member bolts with longer ones (approx. 100 mm) with washer.
- Pull front end module forward as far as possible.
- Remove receiver drier.







- Remove screw -A-, tightening torque 15 Nm (11 ft lb).
- Remove refrigerant pipes -B-.
- Remove screw -D-, tightening torque 8 Nm (71 in lb).
- Remove radiator fans together with bracket.
- Release radiator from lock carrier and tilt backwards.







- Remove condenser -a- from bottom (between lock carrier -b- and radiator -c-).







NOTE:
- Always replace O-ring -C- (10.8 mm; 1.8 mm).
- When installing refrigerant pipe, make sure that spring pin -E- is properly positioned.
- Removed condenser contains refrigerant oil that must be accounted for in refrigerant system when Condenser replacement is necessary.