Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser







Removing
1. Drain the refrigerant from the A/C system.
2. Remove the grille.
3. Remove the horns.
4. Remove the left direction indicator.
5. Remove the left headlamp.
6. Cars with turbo:
Remove the charge air cooler and the pipe between the charge air cooler and the induction manifold.
7. Remove the protective device to the left of the receiver.







8. Remove both condenser retaining bolts and lift away the condenser.
9. Remove the bolt in the receiver PAD-connection. Plug the openings.


Fitting







1. Fill with compressor oil.
2. Suspend the condenser and tighten the two retaining bolts.
3. Fit new O-rings on the pipes leading to and away from the receiver. Lubricate the O-rings with synthetic vaseline.
4. Fit the pipes in the PAD-connection and tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.6 lbf ft).
5. Refit the protective device to the left of the receiver.
6. Cars with turbo:
Refit the charge air cooling and the pipe between the charge air cooler and the induction manifold.
7. Refit the left headlamp.







8. Refit the left direction indicator.
9. Refit the horns.
10. Vacuum pump the A/C system and fill with refrigerant.
11. Refit the grille.