Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core (82.15.07)

Removal

1. Reclaim the refrigerant.
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.