Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the radiator.
3. Remove the A/C line coupling from the condenser tube to the evaporator tube.




4. Remove the evaporator tube from the condenser tube.

IMPORTANT: The receiver dehydrator is integral to the condenser.

5. Remove the A/C compressor line nut 1 from the condenser and position the A/C compressor line aside.
6. Remove and discard the O-ring seals (4) and seal washer (2).
7. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If replacing the condenser, add refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for system capacity information.
2. Install the condenser to the vehicle.




3. Install a new seal washer (2) onto the A/C compressor hose.
4. Install new O-ring seals (4) onto the evaporator tube.
5. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser
6. Install the A/C line coupling to the evaporator tube and the condenser tube.
7. Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the A/C compressor hose to condenser nut.

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

8. Install the radiator.
9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
10. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.