Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser:

REMOVAL

1. 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: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)




2. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
a. Air cleaner duct
b. Air cleaner assembly
c. 2 radiator upper supports




3. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE AND LIQUID TUBE
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the hose and tube.

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)

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 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the hose and tube.




4. REMOVE CONDENSER
a. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 brackets.
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 the Condenser.

Add 40 cc (1.4 fl. oz)
Compressor oil: ND - OIL 8 or equivalent

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

REPLACEMENT




REPLACE DRYER FROM MODULATOR
a. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm, 0.39 in.), remove the cap from the modulator.
b. Remove the filter from the modulator.




c. Using pliers, remove the dryer.




d. Insert a new dryer into the modulator.

NOTE:
- Do not remove the dryer from a vinyl bag until inserting it into the modulator.
- Install the dryer with its 2 layered part faced upward to the modulator.




e. Insert the filter into the modulator.

NOTE: Install the filter with its protrusion faced downward to the modulator.




f. Install the cap to the modulator.
1. Apply compressor oil to the O-rings and screw part of the cap.

Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

2. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm, 0.39 in.), install the caps.

Torque: 12.3 N.m (125 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)