Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY.) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
3. Remove the air cleaner.
4. Remove the splash shield.
5. Drain the engine coolant.
6. Remove the following parts:
1. Charge air cooler duct, air cleaner and fresh air duct component
2. Coolant reserve tank
3. Dipstick pipe
4. Cooling fan component
7. Remove the radiator.
CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
8. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.) Refrigerant System Performance Test
Condenser Installation Note
1. After replacing the condenser, add compressor oil to the refrigeration cycle.
Supplemental oil amount (approx. quantity)
20 ml {20 cc, 0.7 fl oz}