Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE







Removal and Installation

NOTE: If an A/C condenser core leak is suspected, the A/C condenser core must be leak-tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the nuts and disconnect the condenser fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).







3. Remove the cooling module.
4. Remove the 2 condenser bolts.
5. Remove the condenser core.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.