Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the radiator.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the compressor discharge hose assembly from the condenser.
4. Remove the evaporator tube from the condenser.
5. Remove the insulator retainer bolts and the upper insulator retainers.
6. Remove the condenser by pulling out on the top.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the condenser.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the upper insulator retainers and the insulator retainer bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
3. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser.
4. Install the compressor discharge hose assembly to the condenser.
5. Install the radiator.
6. Fill the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.