Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
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Removal
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Vehicle Jump Starting

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Recover the A/C refrigerant.
For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging Service and Repair
4 Remove the front bumper.
For additional information, refer to Front Bumper




5 Remove the radiator air deflector.




6 Release power steering cooler and secure aside.





CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

NOTE:
Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
7 Disconnect the A/C condenser refrigerant lines.




8 Remove the A/C condenser.

Installation
1 Install the A/C condenser, and tighten the bolt.
Torque to: 10 Nm

CAUTION: Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components.

NOTE:
Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil.
2 Connect the A/C condenser refrigerant lines, tighten the bolts.
Torque to: 10 Nm
3 Install the PAS cooler and tighten the bolts.
Torque to: 10 Nm
4 Install the air deflector.
5 Install the front bumper.
For additional information, refer to Front Bumper
6 Recharge the A/C system.
For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging Service and Repair
7 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Vehicle Jump Starting