Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39500-B A/C Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Recharging System
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
2. Remove the upper filler panel.
3. Remove the headlamp.
4. Remove hood latch bracket.
5. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
6. Remove the evaporator hose assembly from the condenser.
7. Remove the condenser mounting bolts.
8. Remove the left side of the condenser from the retainer.
9. Remove the right side of the condenser from the retainer.
10. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector
1. Install the right side of the condenser into the retainer.
2. Install the left side of the condenser into the retainer.
3. Position the condenser in the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.Service Precautions
4. Install the condenser mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the condenser mounting bolt 13 N.m (10 lb ft).
5. Install the evaporator hose assembly to the condenser.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.Service Precautions
Tighten
Tighten the evaporator hose assembly to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
6. Install the discharge hose to the condenser.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.Service Precautions
Tighten
Tighten the discharge hose to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
7. Install the hood latch bracket.
8. Install the headlamps.
9. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
10. Leak test the A/C system. Refer to Leak Testing.Leak Testing - HVAC System - Automatic
11. Install the upper filler panel.