Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the intake air resonator.
4. Remove the radiator.
5. Remove the condenser line connector bolt at the condenser.
6. Remove the condenser line from the condenser.




7. Remove the condenser.
8. Transfer the receiver/dehydrator and the brackets.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Insert the condenser guide pins into the rubber grommets in the frame in order to install the condenser.
2. Install the condenser line to the condenser:
^ Use new O-rings.
^ Lubricate the O-rings with mineral oil, 525 viscosity.
3. Install the condenser line bolt. Tighten the bolt to 27 Nm (20 lb. ft).
4. Install the radiator.
5. Install the intake air resonator.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.
7. Reprogram applicable accessories.
8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
9. Leak test the A/C system.