Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the front compartment sight shield.
3. Remove the hood latch support.




4. Remove the discharge hose nut from the condenser.
5. Remove the liquid line from the condenser.




6. Remove the suction hose nut from the condenser.
7. Remove the suction hose from the condenser.
8. Remove and discard the sealing washers.




9. Remove the condenser lines to radiator mounting bolt.




10. Remove the condenser mounting bolts.




11. Remove the condenser from the radiator retainer.
12. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: If replacing the condenser, add refrigerant oil to condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.




1. Install the condenser into the radiator retainer.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the condenser mounting bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).






Important: Reuse the condenser line mounting bracket.

3. Install the condenser line to radiator mounting bolt.

Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).




4. Install new sealing washers.
5. Install the suction hose to the condenser.
6. Install the suction hose nut to the condenser.

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




7. Install the liquid line to the condenser.
8. Install the liquid line nut to the condenser.

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

9. Install the hood latch bracket.
10. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A.
12. Install the front compartment sight shield.