Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the radiator.
3. Remove the nut retaining the compressor hose to the condenser.
4. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser.
5. Remove the evaporator tube from the condenser.
6. Remove the insulator retainer bolts and the upper insulator retainers.







7. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.







INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the condenser to the vehicle.

IMPORTANT If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for system capacity information.

2. Install the upper insulator retainers and the insulator retainer bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Vehicle Damage Warnings

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to ....1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

3. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser.
4. Install the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
5. Tighten the compressor hose nut.

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

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