FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair






Condenser

First do the following:

- Discharge refrigerant system => [ A/C Refrigerant System, Discharging ] A/C Refrigerant System, Discharging

CAUTION!
The cooling system is pressurized when the engine is warm. Wear gloves and other protection and carefully release system pressure if necessary, before performing repairs.

- Drain engine coolant.

- Disconnect refrigerant pipes at condenser

CAUTION!
Immediately plug open connections on A/C components to prevent dirt and moisture contamination.

- Bring front end assembly (lock carrier) into service position. Radiator Support





1 Radiator

Always use new coolant after replacement

2 Condenser

3 Bolt

8 Nm

4 Lock carrier

Bring into service position. Radiator Support