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: 950 ± 50 g (33.51 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE CONDENSER UPPER COVER AND RADIATOR FITTING BOLT
3. REMOVE UNDER COVER AND AIR FLOW COVER
4. REMOVE LIQUID TUBE AND SUCTION TUBE
a. Remove the nut, bolt and the liquid tube.
b. Remove the bolt and the discharge tube.
Torque:
Nut: 14 Nm (140 kg.cm, 10 ft.lb)
Bolt: 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-ring with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.
5. 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.
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.
If condenser is replaced, add compressor oil to compressor.
Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal