Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

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.
- Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

REMOVAL

All vehicles
1. Recover the refrigerant.







2. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the upper radiator sight shield.
3. Remove the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet tube.


4.6L (2V), 4.6L (4V) vehicles







4. Remove the bolts and position the coolant bottle aside.


4.6L (4V) vehicles







5. Remove the bolts and position the coolant bottle aside.


3.8L vehicles







6. Remove the bolts.







7. Remove the bracket and the coolant bottle.


All vehicles







8. Remove the nuts and disconnect the lines.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

Vehicles with 4WABS







9. Remove the hydraulic control unit upper bracket bolts.
10. Raise the vehicle.







11. Remove the hydraulic control unit lower bracket bolt and position the hydraulic control unit aside.
12. Lower the vehicle.


All vehicles







13. Remove the bolts and the radiator brackets.







14. Position the radiator rearward.







15. Remove the pin-type retainers.







16. Position the wiring harness rearward.







17. Remove the condenser bolts.







18. Remove the condenser core.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
2. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.