Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION A SYSTEM
2. REMOVE RECEIVER
3. REMOVE LIQUID TUBE
Loosen the nut and remove the liquid tube.
NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
4. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the hose clamp.
b. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose.
NOTE: Cap the open fitting immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
5. REMOVE ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
6. REMOVE CONDENSER
a. Remove the relay block No.3 set bolt.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper radiator supports.
c. Remove the 2 condenser set nuts.
d. Push the radiator toward engine.
e. Push the condenser toward radiator and pull it upward.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CONDENSER
a. Push the radiator toward engine.
b. Install the condenser with 2 nuts.
HINT: If condenser is replaced add compressor oil to the condenser.
Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-OIL or equivalent
c. Install the 2 upper radiator supports with the 2 bolts.
d. Install the relay block No.3 set bolt.
2. INSTALL ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
3. CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE
a. Lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install them to the hose.
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
b. Connect the discharge hose to the condenser with the bolt.
Torque: 10 Nm (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
c. Connect the hose clamp with the nut.
4. INSTALL LIQUID TUBE
a. Lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install them to the tube.
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
b. Install the liquid tube and tighten the nut.
Torque: 14 Nm (140 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
5. INSTALL RECEIVER
6. CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT
a. Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
b. Charge system with refrigerant.
Specified amount: 800 ± 50 g (28.22 ± 1.76 oz.)
7. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at the joints.