Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE







Removal and Installation

NOTE: 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.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

4. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.
5. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

6. Remove the 2 cooler line bracket nuts and position the cooler line aside.
7. Remove the 4 air deflector pin-type retainers.
8. Remove the 2 air deflectors.
9. Remove the condenser core.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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