Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM.
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Specified amount: 460 ± 30 g (16.23 ± 1.06 oz.)
2. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE AND LIQUID TUBE.
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the hose and tube.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kg.cm, 48 in.lb)
NOTE: Cap open the fittings Immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.
3. REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT.
a. Remove the 3 hood lock set bolts.
b. Remove the center brace set bolt.
c. Remove the 2 radiator cover set clips.
d. Disconnect the connector from the hose.
e. Remove the earth wire set bolt.
f. Remove the 6 bolts and radiator upper support.
4. REMOVE CONDENSER.
Pull out the condenser upward.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
If condenser is replaced, add compressor oil to the compressor.
Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REPLACEMENT
REPLACE DRIER FROM MODULATOR
a. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm, 0.39 in.), remove the cap from the modulator.
b. Remove the filter from the modulator.
c. Using pliers, remove the drier.
d. Insert a new drier into the modulator.
NOTE:
- Do not remove the drier from a vinyl bag until inserting it into the modulator.
- Install the drier with its 2 layered part faced upward to the modulator.
e. Insert the filter into the modulator.
NOTE: Install the filter with its protrusion faced downward to the modulator.
f. Install the cap to the modulator.
1. Apply compressor oil to the O-rings and screw part of the cap.
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
2. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm, 0.39 in.), install the caps.
Torque: 12.3 Nm (125 kg.cm, 9 ft.lb)