Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Reclaim the refrigerant.
2. Support the radiator with pins (left-hand side shown).
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the radiator splash shield.
5. Disconnect the upper and lower lines from the air conditioning condenser (lower line shown).
NOTE: Seal the lines and the line connections with plugs.
6. Detach the air conditioning condenser from the radiator crossmember.
7. Remove right and left-hand side radiator brackets (left-hand side shown).
8. Remove the air conditioning condenser.
^ Push the radiator as far as possible towards the compressor.
^ Disengage the air conditioning condenser from its mountings at the top, push it towards the compressor and remove it.
CAUTION: Do not damage the radiator fins.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Check A/C system for normal operation.
CAUTION: Do not damage the radiator fins.
NOTE: Replace all the O-rings and coat with refrigerant oil.