Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
3. Remove the grille.
4. Remove the front fascia.
5. Remove the headlamps from their mounts.
6. Remove the radiator crossmember.

A/C Condenser:

7. Disconnect the A/C discharge and liquid lines from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seals (A/C Condenser).
8. Install plug in, or tape over the opened liquid line fitting and the condenser ports.
9. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the auxiliary fan.
10. Remove the auxiliary fan and upper bracket assembly.
11. Remove the auxiliary fan lower bracket retainers and bracket.
12. Remove the four condenser retaining screws.
13. Carefully remove the condenser from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If the condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.

1. Carefully position the condenser in the vehicle.
2. Install the four condenser retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
3. Install the lower auxiliary fan bracket and retaining nuts. Tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
4. Install the auxiliary fan and upper bracket assembly. Tighten the screws to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
5. Connect the wire harness connector to the auxiliary fan.
6. Remove the tape or plug from the condenser inlet port and the discharge line fitting.
7. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the discharge line fitting.
8. Connect the A/C discharge and liquid lines to the A/C condenser.
9. Install the nuts that secure the A/C discharge and liquid lines to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nuts to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the radiator crossmember.
11. Install the headlamps into their mounts.
12. Install the front fascia
13. Install the grille.
14. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
15. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
16. Recharge the refrigerant system.