Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE

Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.







3. NOTE: LH side of the condenser core shown, RH side identical.

Remove the 2 bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).







4. Remove the 4 pin-type retainers and the grille.







5. NOTE:
- RH side air deflector shown, LH side similar.
- The pin-type retainers are located on the backside of the grille opening reinforcement and are not visible.

Remove the 2 pin-type retainers.







6. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.
1 Remove the 5 screws and the air deflector (if equipped).
2 Remove the 7 screws and remove the lower radiator air deflector.







7. Remove and discard the plastic wire tie.







8. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the condenser fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).







9. Remove the pin-type retainers and the LH and RH side air deflectors.







10. Remove the bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).







11. Remove the bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

12. Carefully lower and remove the condenser core.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

14. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.