Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REFRIGERANT LINES

Removal and Installation of Condenser


REMOVAL

1.Remove the three upper head lamp bolts to reposition the head lamps out of the way.
2.Remove the air duct. Removal And Installation.
3.Remove the high-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure pipe from condenser. High-Pressure Flexible Hose , "Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Pipe".

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
4.Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector.





5.Tilt the radiator toward rear of vehicle, and then remove the condenser (1) from in between the radiator and the radiator core support upper.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the core surface of condenser and radiator.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply A/C oil to the O-rings of the A/C piping for installation.
- When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.