Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the bolt from the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
3. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser.
4. Remove the evaporator hose assembly from the condenser.
5. Remove the radiator assembly.




6. Remove the condenser (2) from the radiator (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for system capacity information.

1. Position the condenser (2) to the radiator (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




2. Install the condenser mounting bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install the radiator assembly to the vehicle.
4. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
5. Install the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
6. Install the evaporator hose assembly to the condenser.
7. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
8. Leak test the fittings and the components replaced using the J 39400-A.