Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non HP2) (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non HP2)).
2. Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement (Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement).
3. Remove the hood latch support. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement (Service and Repair).




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. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement (Sealing Washer Replacement).




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][2]Capacity Specifications).





1. Install the condenser into the radiator retainer.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (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. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement (Sealing Washer Replacement).
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. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non HP2) (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non HP2)).
11. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A.
12. Install the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement (Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement).