FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Condenser HVAC: Testing and Inspection

1. INSPECT CONDENSER FINS FOR BLOCKAGE OR DAMAGE
^ If fins are clogged, wash them with water and dry with compressed air.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fins.

^ If fins are bent, straighten them with a screwdriver or pliers.

2. INSPECT CONDENSER AND FITTING FOR LEAKAGE
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage.
If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at the joints.