Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.




2. Recover the refrigerant from the system.
3. Remove the grille.
4. Loosen the compressor hose assembly nut at the condenser.
5. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser.
6. Loosen the evaporator tube nut at the condenser.
7. Remove the evaporator tube from the condenser.
8. Remove the center support bracket.
9. Remove the bolts that retain the condenser to the radiator.
10. Remove the condenser from the radiator.
11. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If replacing the condenser, add the PAG oil to the condenser.




2. Install the condenser to the radiator.
3. Install the bolts that retain the condenser to the radiator.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

4. Install the center support bracket.
5. Install new O-ring seals.
6. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser.
7. Tighten the evaporator tube nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

8. Install new O-ring seals.
9. Install the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

10. Install the grille.
11. Evacuate and recharge the system.
12. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.
13. Install the air cleaner assembly.