Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant.
3. Drain the engine coolant.
4. Remove the fresh air duct cover. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)
5. Remove the air cleaner. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)
6. Remove the splash shield.
7. Drain the AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATX)
8. Disconnect the cooler pipe and cooler hose (HI). Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the refrigerant line to spill.
CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings Immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
9. Disconnect the radiator hose from the radiator.
10. Disconnect the oil hose from the oil cooler. (ATX)
11. Remove the cooling fan. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
12. Remove the oil cooler. (ATX)
13. Remove the radiator with the condenser installed.
14. Release the radiator hook and pull the condenser up, being careful not to allow remaining compressor oil in the condenser to spill.
CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings Immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
16. Perform the 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}