Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Condenser Replacement1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling and charging station.
2. Remove the front bumper.
3. Remove the bolt and the nut, then disconnect the discharge line (A) and the receiver line (B) from the A/C condenser, remove the O-rings (C). Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
4. Remove the mounting bolts and the upper brackets (A), then remove the A/C condenser (B) by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the A/C condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.
5. Install the A/C condenser in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If you're installing a new A/C condenser, add refrigerant oil (SP-10).
- Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
- Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
- Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
- Be careful not to damage the A/C condenser fins when installing the A/C condenser.
- Charge the system.