Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

The condenser is located between the radiator and the front bumper. The condenser can be serviced without having to drain the cooling system or remove the radiator.

REMOVAL

Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal:

1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
2. Using a refrigerant recovery machine, remove refrigerant from the A/C system.
3. Remove five push pin fasteners retaining the center front fascia.
4. Remove two right wheel well push pin fasteners retaining front fascia.
5. Remove right headlamp housing. Refer to Lamps for Removal and Installation procedure.
6. Remove two push pin fasteners to air flow deflectors.
7. Remove upper radiator core support.

A/C Condenser And Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler:

8. Remove upper hose to auxiliary transmission cooler.
9. Remove the upper A/C discharge line fastener at condenser.
10. Remove the lower A/C liquid line fastener at condenser. On the 300M, the lower fastener may be more easily accessed by removing the passenger side fog lamp. Refer to Lamps, for procedures.
11. Remove both auxiliary transmission cooler lines.
12. Cut auxiliary transmission cooler zip strips.
13. Remove two bolts retaining condenser to radiator.
14. Separate condenser from radiator.
15. Transfer auxiliary transmission cooler to new condenser.

NOTE: The new condenser will include new zip ties for the auxiliary transmission cooler attachment to new condenser assembly.

CAUTION: Avoid bending or breaking condenser inlet tube when lifting radiator/condenser assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.