Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure. Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery procedure
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.







3. Remove the radiator splash shield.







4. Disconnect the upper and lower tubes from the air conditioning condenser.

NOTE: Seal the tubes and the tube connections with plugs.







5. Detach the air conditioning condenser from the radiator crossmember.







6. Remove the air conditioning condenser.
- Disengage the air conditioning condenser from its mountings at the top by lifting up the condenser, push it towards the grille and remove it.

CAUTION: Do not damage the radiator fins.

INSTALLATION












CAUTION: Do not damage the radiator fins.

NOTE: Install new O-ring seals and coat with refrigerant oil.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check the air conditioning system for normal operation.