Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LGH, LML)

Special Tools

GE-39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector

For equivalent regional tools, Refer to Special Tools Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) Service and RepairRefrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) Service and Repair.

2. Remove tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .

3. Remove the hood stop bracket. Refer to Hood Stop Bracket Replacement .





4. Remove radiator support bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the upper radiator support.

5. Remove radiator support (2).





6. Remove the compressor discharge hose nut (1) from the condenser.

7. Disconnect the compressor discharge hose (2) from the condenser.





8. Remove the evaporator tube nut (1) from the condenser.

9. Disconnect the evaporator tube (2) from the condenser.

10. Remove the insulator retainer bolts and the upper insulator retainers.

11. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Note:
If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) Service and RepairRefrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) Service and Repair for system capacity information.

1. Install the condenser to the vehicle.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the upper insulator retainers and the insulator retainer bolts and tighten to 2.4 Nm (21 lb in).





3. Connect the evaporator tube (2) to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement.

4. Install the evaporator tube nu (1)t to the condenser and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).





5. Connect the compressor discharge hose (2) to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement.

6. Install the compressor discharge hose nut (1) to the condenser and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).





7. Install the radiator support. Access the bolts (1) from the rear of the upper radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .

8. Install radiator support bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).

9. Install tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .

10. Install the hood stop bracket. Refer to Hood Stop Bracket Replacement .

11. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) Service and Repair

12. Leak test the fittings of the component using the GE-39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector.