Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core - 3.5L GTDI













Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Recover the refrigerant.

3. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Bumper.

4. Remove the 2 side air deflector upper pin-type retainers.

5. Remove the 2 condenser fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

6. Release the 2 transmission oil cooler hose clamps and disconnect the cooler hoses from the condenser core.

7. Remove the 2 condenser bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

8. Remove the condenser core.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.

- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system.

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

11. Fill the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle &/or Transmission Control Systems.