Removal and Replacement

Replacing condenser

Before starting work on the condenser

Warning! Follow the safety instructions for work on air conditioning systems Refrigerant, safety regulations Refrigerant, Safety Regulations.

Note! Read the instructions covering slow and quick leaks.

Note! When replacing a condenser always replace O-rings in pipes and quick-release connectors.

Note! Always plug pipes and connectors when working on the climate control system.

Replacing condenser

Removing condenser




- Read Before starting work on the condenser.
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Drain the system of refrigerant, according to Refrigerant, overview Refrigerant, Overview and Emptying/vacuum pumping/filling with refrigerant Emptying/Vacuum Pumping/Filling With Refrigerant.
- Remove the intake hose and intermediate piece between the fan shroud nozzle and filter.





- Remove control module box fresh air intake.





- Disconnect relays from the relay base.
- Remove relay base and spacer washers.
- Slacken off the fan shroud and fold backward towards the engine.





- Raise the car.
- Remove air baffle between spoiler and frame member.
- Slacken off the air conditioning aggregate screws so that it can be lowered and angled in towards the engine.
- Lower car.





- Slacken off the upper condenser screws.
- Remove cover plate.
- Raise the car.
- Disconnect pipe couplings from condenser.
- Slacken off the lower condenser screws.
- Remove condenser.

Installing condenser
In reverse order.
Tighten to 25±6 Nm.