Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Discharge refrigerant using the recovery/recycling equipment (ACR4).
2. Remove side marker lamps.
3. Remove front grille (4 fasteners).
4. Remove harness clip from hood lock stay, if equipped (gently press out).
5. Remove grille apron (5 nuts).





6. Remove hood lock stay brace (4 bolts). Remove hood latch (3 bolts).
7. Remove hose (high-pressure) clamp bracket from radiator core support.
8. Disconnect high-pressure hose at condenser.
9. Disconnect dual-pressure switch harness connector.
10. Disconnect high-pressure tube (liquid tank to cooling unit) at liquid tank.
11. Remove liquid tank and bracket.
12. Remove lower core support seal (4 bolts).
13. Loosen windshield washer tank bolts.
14. Remove condenser mounting bolts (2 bolts).





15. Remove condenser assembly.

CAUTION: Carefully lift condenser without damaging radiator (fin and tube).