Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Removing and Installing or Replacing Condenser for A/C System



Warning!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling, refrigerant R 134a.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.


Important!
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.

Note:
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replacing drier insert for A/C system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not includeed in the time value given for this work operation.
- Remove radiator, please refer to: Service and Repair







Release screw ( 1 ).

Disconnect suction and pressure lines and lay to one side.

Installation:

- Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

- Tightening torque 64 53 1AZ.







Release screw ( 1 ).

Lever our retainer ( 2 ).

Remove condenser ( 3 ) towards rear.

Installation:







- Make sure retaining clips are correctly seated in area ( 4 ).

Installation:
- Make sure condenser ( 1 ) is securely seated in area ( 2 ).

After Installation:

Evacuate and fill A/C system

Fill and vent cooling system and check for leaks