Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Service repair no - 82.15.07

Removal
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Remove front grille.
3. Remove front bumper.
4. Discharge air conditioning system. Service and Repair
5. Remove 4 bolts securing bonnet platform.





6. Release clips securing bonnet release cable. Remove bonnet platform.
7. Disconnect 2 multiplugs from condenser cooling fans.





8. Remove 4 bolts securing fans to condenser. Remove fans.
9. Remove studs securing oil cooler LH air deflector to body. Remove deflector.





10. Disconnect 2 pipes from condenser. Remove 'O' rings and discard. Plug pipes and connections.





11. Remove 2 bolts securing condenser upper mounting brackets to radiator mounting.
12. Remove 2 lower securing bolts. Remove condenser.
13. Remove 2 bolts securing mounting brackets to condenser. Remove brackets.

Refit
14. Fit mounting brackets to condenser. Secure with bolts.
15. Position condenser. Secure with bolts.
16. Remove plugs from pipes and condenser.
17. Lubricate new 'O' rings with compressor oil. Fit to connections.
18. Connect pipes to condenser. Tighten to 15 Nm. (11 labor.ft)
19. Position LH air deflector. Secure with studs.
20. Position cooling fans. Secure with bolts. Connect multiplugs.
21. Position bonnet platform. Secure bonnet release cable with strap.
22. Secure bonnet platform with bolts.
23. Refit front bumper.
24. Refit front grille.
25. Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system. Service and Repair
26. Reconnect battery negative lead.