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Condenser Fan: Service and Repair

Condenser And Fan:




COMPONENTS

REMOVAL




1. Discharge refrigerant from the refrigeration system.
2. Discharge engine coolant from the radiator.
3. Remove the two bolts which hold the radiator upper mounting clamps and the air intake duct.
4. Remove the two radiator mounting clips and the air intake duct.
5. Disconnect the coolant inlet and outlet hoses from the radiator.
6. Disconnect the oil cooler hoses from the transaxle (A/T only).
7. Disconnect the radiator fan and the condenser fan connectors.




8. Remove the radiator and fan assembly.
9. Disconnect the discharge pipe and the liquid tube (A) from the condenser.

NOTE
a. Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture from entering the system.
b. Be careful not to damage the discharge tube and the liquid tube (A).
c. Be careful not to damage the condenser fins.




10. Remove two condenser mounting bolts.
11. Remove the condenser assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
2. If the condenser is replaced with a new unit, add 25 cc of compressor oil to compressor.
3. Evacuate, charge and test the refrigeration system.