Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser

REMOVAL




1. Remove engine cover air cleaner assembly air hose and air duct.
2. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
3. Remove engine under cover.
4. Drain engine coolant.
5. Remove radiator fan shroud after removing radiator upper hose.
6. Remove cooling fan with fan coupling attached.




7. Disconnect one-touch joints.
a. Set a disconnector (Dia 8: 92530-89908 Dia 12: 92530-89912) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector upward until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping upward and disconnect it.

CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

8. Remove mounting bolt for condenser.
9. Remove radiator upper mount move radiator and condenser to the engine side.




10. Lift condenser up slightly and tilt it toward front of vehicle. (This is because condenser lower bracket is on bottom of radiator tank.)




11. Pull condenser forward at an angle. Remove condenser from radiator.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the core surface of the condenser and the radiator.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new ones, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
- Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.
- Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.
- After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to check that piping does not come off.
- When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.

Bolt mounting the condenser

Tightening torque : 5.7 - 6.5 Nm (0.59 - 0.66 kg-m, 51 - 57 in-lb)