Condenser HVAC: Testing and Inspection

AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER:

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
(a) If the fins of the cooler condenser assembly are dirty, clean them with water and dry them with compressed air.

NOTE: Do not damage the fins of the cooler condenser assembly.

(b) If the fins of the cooler condenser assembly are bent, straighten them using a screwdriver or pliers.
2. INSPECT CONDENSER FOR REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE
(a) Using a halogen leak detector, check the pipe joints for gas leakage.
(b) If gas leakage is detected in a joint, check the torque of the joint.