Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the under cover.

3. Discharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Charging

4. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair Service and Repair

5. Remove the air cleaner. Service and Repair Service and Repair

6. Remove the front bumper. Front Bumper Removal/Installation

7. Disconnect the radiator hose from the radiator.

8. Remove the cooling fan component. Service and Repair Service and Repair

9. Remove the radiator. Service and Repair Service and Repair

10. Disconnect the cooler hose (HI) and cooler pipe. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the refrigerant line to spill. Service and Repair

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.

11. Remove the condenser, being careful not to allow remaining compressor oil in the condenser to spill.
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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.

12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

13. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. Engine Coolant Leakage Inspection Engine Coolant Leakage Inspection

14. 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)
- 35 ml {35 cc, 1.12 fl oz}