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.

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. Remove the front fascia. Refer to "FRONT BUMPER".




6. Remove the mounting nuts from condenser mounting brackets.
7. Remove the condenser.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

High-pressure flexible hose and pipe bolt : Refer to "Components".
Condenser mounting nuts : 5.0 - 6.79 N-m (0.51 - 0.69 kg-m, 45 - 60 in-lb)

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