Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
Condenser:
Condenser
REMOVAL
HINT:
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- COMPONENTS:
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
2. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE NO.1
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose No.1 from the cooler condenser assembly.
b. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose No.1.
NOTE: Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
3. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A CO-20 CO-23
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A from the cooler condenser assembly.
b. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.
NOTE: Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER
6. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 nuts and cooler condenser assembly.
7. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER BRACKET NO.2
a. Remove the nut and cooler condenser bracket No.2.
8. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER BRACKET NO.1
a. Remove the nut and cooler condenser bracket No.1.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL COOLER CONDENSER BRACKET NO.2
a. Install the cooler condenser bracket No.2 with the bolt.
Torque: 4.4 N.m (45 kgf.cm, 39 in.lbf)
2. INSTALL COOLER CONDENSER BRACKET NO.1
a. Install the cooler condenser bracket No.1 with the bolt.
Torque: 4.4 N.m (45 kgf.cm, 39 in.lbf)
3. INSTALL COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
a. Install the cooler condenser assembly with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 85 in.lbf)
HINT: If the condenser is replaced with a new one, add compressor oil to the new condenser.
Capacity: 40 cc (1.4 fl. oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-8 or equivalent
4. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER
5. INSTALL COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A
a. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the tube and connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.
b. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and pipe joint.
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
c. Install the O-ring to the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.
d. Connect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A to the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 47 in.lbf)
6. INSTALL COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE NO.1
a. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the tube and connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.
b. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and hose joint.
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
c. Install the O-ring to the cooler refrigerant discharge hose No.1.
d. Connect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose No.1 to the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 47 in.lbf)
7. CHARGE REFRIGERANT
8. WARM UP ENGINE
9. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK