Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the air inlet duct.
3. Remove the PCV hose from the air cleaner.
4. Remove the air inlet assembly.
5. Reposition the upper radiator hose clamp from the radiator.
6. Remove the upper radiator hose.
7. Remove the upper fan shroud.
8. Reposition the lower radiator hose clamp from the radiator.
9. Remove the lower radiator hose.
10. Position the lower fan shroud to one side to allow removal of radiator.
11. Remove the radiator.
12. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Remove the compressor discharge hose assembly bolt from the condenser.
14. Disconnect the compressor discharge hose assembly from the condenser.
15. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the condenser.
16. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser.
17. Remove the. Insulator retainer bolts and the upper insulator retainers.
18. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the condenser to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the upper insulator retainers and the insulator retainer bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 2.4 N.m (21 lb in).
3. Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser using new sealing washers.
4. Install the evaporator tube nut to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the evaporator tube nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
5. Connect the compressor discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.
6. Install the compressor discharge hose nut to the condenser
Tighten
Tighten the compressor discharge hose nut to 16 N.m (21 lb ft).
7. Install the radiator.
8. Install the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
9. Install the lower radiator clamp.
10. Install the upper fan shroud.
11. Install the upper radiator hose to the radiator.
12. Install the upper radiator clamp.
13. Install the air inlet assembly.
14. Connect the PCV hose to the air cleaner.
15. Connect the electrical connector to the air inlet duct.
16. Refill the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
17. Evacuate and recharge the system.
18. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.