Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Reclaim the refrigerant. Service and Repair
2. Remove the front bumper cover.





3. NOTE: Seal the tube and the condenser with plugs

Detach the air conditioning tube.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





4. NOTE: Seal the tube and the condenser with plugs

Detach the air conditioning tube.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





5. Detach the condenser.
- Remove the retaining bolts.
- Right-hand side shown, left-hand side similar.

6. Lower the vehicle.





7. Remove the condenser.


Installation





1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.





2. Tighten 7 Nm.





3. NOTE: Coat the refrigerant line O-ring seals in clean refrigerant oil prior to installation.

Install a new O-ring seal.





4. NOTE: Coat the refrigerant line O-ring seals in clean refrigerant oil prior to installation.

Install a new O-ring seal.