Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
2. REMOVE SIDE ENGINE ROOM COVER LH
3. REMOVE SIDE ENGINE ROOM COVER RH
4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
5. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
a. Start up the engine.
b. Turn the A/C switch on.
c. Operate the cooler compressor at an engine rpm of approximately 1,000 for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor as much as possible.
d. Stop the engine.
e. Using SST, let the refrigerant gas out.
SST 07110-58060 (07117-58060, 07117-58070,
07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050,
07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080)
6. REMOVE NO. 1 INLET AIR CLEANER
7. REMOVE UNDER ENGINE COVER
8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
10. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
11. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
12. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
13. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
14. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER
15. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the liquid tube sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
b. Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube subassembly.
NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
16. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
b. Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose subassembly.
NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
17. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 4 bolts and cooler condenser assembly.
18. REMOVE COOLER DRYER
a. Using a straight hexagon wrench 14 mm, remove the cap from the modulator.
b. Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL COOLER DRYER
a. Using pliers, install the cooler dryer to the modulator.
b. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to an O-ring and cap fitting surface.
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
c. Using a straight hexagon wrench 14 mm, install the cap to the cooler condenser core.
Torque: 2.9 N.m (30 kgf.cm, 26 in.lbf)
2. INSTALL COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
a. Install the cooler condenser assembly with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
HINT: If the condenser is replaced with a new one, add compressor oil to the new condenser.
Capacity: 40 cc (1.4 fl. oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-8 or equivalent
3. INSTALL DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the hose and the connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.
b. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the hose joint.
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
c. Install the O-ring on the discharge hose subassembly.
d. Install the discharge hose sub-assembly on the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
4. INSTALL LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the pipe and the connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.
b. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the pipe joint.
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
c. Install the O-ring on the liquid tube sub-assembly.
d. Install the liquid tube sub-assembly on the cooler condenser assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
5. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER
6. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
7. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
8. INSTALL MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
9. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
10. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
11. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
12. INSTALL UNDER ENGINE COVER
13. INSTALL NO. 1 INLET AIR CLEANER
14. CHARGE REFRIGERANT
15. WARM UP ENGINE
16. CHECK FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
17. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
18. INSTALL SIDE ENGINE ROOM COVER LH
19. INSTALL SIDE ENGINE ROOM COVER RH
20. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL