Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Removing and installing condenser







NOTE: In the event of malfunctions to the air conditioning, resulting from leakage, contamination or icing up always install new receiver/drier when replacing or repairing A/C compressor.

1 Drain air conditioning (recycle), evacuate, charge, check for leakage

CAUTION: Add quantity of compressor oil evacuated to refrigeration circuit when charging air conditioning.

2 Remove bottom engine compartment paneling
3 Unscrew refrigerant lines (1 and 2) from connector
- Line, Compressor to condenser: 22 N.m
- Line, Condenser to receiver/drier: 17 N.m

4 Loosen nut (3) and unhook connector from holder upward
5 Remove right air duct (5)
6 Remove left air duct (6)
7 Unclip retaining clips (7)

NOTE: 2 each.

8 Unscrew screw (8)

NOTE: 4 each.

9 Unscrew screw (9)
10 Unhook hood pull cable from radiator cross member and remove radiator cross member
11 Unscrew screws (arrows) and pivot hydraulic line (10) to side
13 Unscrew screws (11)
14 Remove radiator (4) from bottom mounts and push toward engine

NOTE: For better access to condenser.

15 Remove condenser (12) upward together with lower air duct
16 Unclip condenser (12) from air duct
17 Reinstall in opposite order
18 Replace receiver/drier.

NOTE: Installation: When replacing the receiver/drier add 10 cu.cm of new compressor oil.