Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Specified amount : 700 ± 50 g (24.69 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
a. Air cleaner hose
b. Radiator upper mountings
c. Hood lock support
d. Hones
3. REMOVE RECEIVER WITH RECEIVER HOLDER
Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the liquid tubes.
Torque: 10 Nm (100 kg.cm, 7 ft.lb)
NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 3 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.
4. REMOVE CONDENSER FAN
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and fan.
5. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect hose.
Torque: 10 Nm (100 kg.cm, 7 ft.lb)
NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install the hose.
6. REMOVE CONDENSER
a. Remove the 2 condenser upper mounting bolts.
b. Push the radiator toward engine.
c. Push the condenser toward radiator and pull it upward.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
If condenser is replaced, add compressor oil to condenser.
Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil : ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal