Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. Refrigerant Recovery Refrigerant Charging

3. Remove the air cleaner. Service and Repair

4. Remove the splash shield.

5. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

6. Remove the following parts:
a. Charge air cooler duct, air cleaner and fresh air duct component Service and Repair

b. Coolant reserve tank Service and Repair

c. Dipstick pipe Service and Repair

d. Cooling fan component Service and Repair

7. Remove the radiator. Service and Repair

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. 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}