Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core

Service Repair No - 82.15.07

Removal

NOTE: The receiver drier need only be changed under the following circumstances: There is dirt in the refrigerant circuit ( eg. compressor seizure ). The system is leaking and refrigerant has been lost to atmosphere. Refrigerant circuit has been open more than 24 hours due to repair.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the A/C refrigerant.
3. Disconnect the A/C pipes.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
^ Discard the O-ring seals.
^ Install blanking caps to the exposed ports.





4. Remove the viscous fan drive coupling pulley.
5. Remove the lower fan shroud.
^ Release 2 clips from the cooling fan lower shroud.
^ Release and remove the cooling fan lower shroud from the cooling pack.





6. Remove the radiator securing pegs.





7. Remove the radiator grille.
8. Release the radiator for access.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.





9. Remove the condenser core.
^ Protect the elements from damage.
^ Remove the bolt securing the condenser core to the radiator.
^ Release the 4 clips.
^ With assistance, remove the condenser core.





Installation
1. Install the condenser core.
^ Remove the element protection.
^ Align the condenser core.
^ Tighten the 2 bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
^ With assistance, install the condenser core.
^ Secure the clips.

2. Install the radiator.
^ Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

3. Connect the A/C pipes.
^ Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
^ Remove the blanking caps from the ports.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.

4. Install the radiator grille.
5. Install the radiator securing pegs.
6. Install the lower fan shroud.
^ Install the cooling fan lower shroud.
^ Install the 2 clips to the lower fan shroud.

7. Install the viscous fan drive coupling pulley.
8. Fill the A/C system.
9. Connect the battery ground cable.