Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation for Condenser

REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the radiator. Refer to "RADIATOR".

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the core surface of the condenser and the radiator.




3. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and the high-pressure pipe from the condenser.

CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

4. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector.




5. Carefully release retaining clips located on top driver side of condenser and rotate the condenser out of its mounts as shown.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

High-pressure flexible hose and pipe bolt : 7.8 - 19.6 Nm (0.8 - 1.9 kg-m, 69 - 173 in-lb)
Condenser mounting nuts : 5.0 - 6.79 Nm (0.51 - 0.69 kg-m, 45 - 60 in-lb)

CAUTION:
- Replace the O-rings of the high-pressure pipe and the high-pressure flexible hose with new ones, then apply compressor oil to them after installing them.
- After charging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to Checking for Refrigerant Leaks".