Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications
For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - 2.0L GTDI Procedures

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Charge Air Cooler





Torque to: 10 Nm





CAUTION: Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components.

NOTE:
Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

NOTE:
Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil.

Torque to: 24 Nm









CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the component.

Torque to: 5 Nm





NOTE:
This step is only required if a new component is installed.

Torque to: 6 Nm

Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.