Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the radiator.




3. Remove the A/C line coupling from the condenser tube to the receiver dehydrator tube.




4. Remove the A/C compressor line nut from the condenser and position the A/C compressor line aside.
5. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
6. Remove and discard the O-ring seals and seal washer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If replacing the condenser, add refrigerant oil to the condenser.
2. Install the condenser to the vehicle.
3. Install a new seal washer onto the A/C compressor hose.
4. Install new O-ring seals onto the receiver dehydrator tube.




5. Install the receiver dehydrator tube to the condenser.
6. Install the A/C line coupling to the receiver dehydrator tube and the condenser tube.




7. Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the A/C compressor hose block fitting nut to the condenser.

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

8. Install the radiator.
9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
10. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.