Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core













Removal and Installation

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL). Service and Repair

3. Remove the 2 coolant expansion tank bolts and position the coolant expansion tank aside.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

4. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.

5. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

6. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

7. Detach the 2 compressor-to-condenser discharge line clips.

8. Remove the 2 cooling module bolts and position the cooling module rearward.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

9. Remove the upper radiator air deflector.

10. Remove the 2 condenser core bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

11. Remove the condenser core.

12. Remove the 2 condenser air deflectors.

13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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