Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core (82.15.07)

Removal
1. Carry out the air conditioning (A/C) system recovery procedure.
2. Remove the radiator splash shield.
3. Detach the coolant pipe.







4. Remove the radiator lower cowl.







5. Detach the adaptive cruise control (ACC) module bracket.







6. Remove the power steering oil cooler retaining nut.







7. Detach the power steering oil cooler.
- Using a suitable tie strap, tie the power steering oil cooler aside.







8. Remove the A/C condenser core retaining stud.







9. Disconnect the condensor core return line.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

NOTE: Cap the exposed ports.







10. Detach the condensor core.







11. Disconnect the condensor core supply line.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

NOTE: Cap the exposed ports.







12. Remove the condensor core.







Installation
1. Add the correct amount of A/C refrigerant oil to the A/C Condensor core.
2. Install the condensor core.







3. Connect the condensor core supply line.
- Tighten to 8 Nm.

NOTE:
- Lubricate the new O-ring seals with A/C refrigerant oil.
- Un-cap the exposed ports







4. Attach the condensor core.
- Tighten to 8 Nm.







5. Connect the condensor core return line.
- Tighten to 8 Nm.

NOTE:
- Lubricate the new O-ring seals with A/C refrigerant oil.
- Un-cap the exposed ports







6. Install the A/C condenser core retaining stud.
- Tighten to 8 Nm.







7. Attach the power steering oil cooler.
- Remove the tie strap.







8. Install the power steering oil cooler retaining nut.
- Tighten to 8 Nm.







9. Attach the adaptive cruise control (ACC) module bracket.
- Tighten to 7 Nm.







10. Install the radiator lower cowl.







11. Attach the coolant pipe.







12. Install the radiator splash shield.
13. Carry out the air conditioning (A/C) system charging procedure.