Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the front fender upper diagonal.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the radiator.




5. Loosen the condenser tube nut from the condenser.




6. Disconnect the condenser tube from the condenser.
7. Remove the A/C compressor hose block fitting nut from the condenser.
8. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from the condenser.




9. Tilt the top of the condenser to the rear of the vehicle and lift up to remove the condenser.
10. Ensure the lower rubber mounts stay in place in the vehicle.
11. Remove the upper rubber mounts from the condenser.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If replacing the condenser, add refrigerant oil to the condenser.




2. Install the upper rubber mounts on to the condenser.
3. Install the lower ends of the condenser in to the lower rubber mounts.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the upper rubber mounts stay in place on the condenser.

4. Tilt the top of the condenser in to place.
5. Install the new O-ring seals onto the A/C compressor hose and the condenser tube.




6. Connect the condenser tube to the condenser.
Tighten the condenser tube nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).




7. Connect the A/C compressor hose to the condenser.
8. Install the A/C compressor hose block fitting nut to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

9. Install the radiator.
10. Install the front fender upper diagonal.
11. Install the air cleaner assembly.
12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
13. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.