Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector


Removal Procedure


Important: The condenser and receiver dehydrator are integrated and cannot be serviced separately.


1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
2. Remove the upper radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement (Service and Repair) .




3. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly to A/C condenser fitting bolt (1).

Important: Cap or tape the open A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.


4. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose assembly from the A/C condenser fitting.
5. Remove and discard the seal washer.
6. Cap or tape the A/C compressor hose assembly.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .




8. Remove the front evaporator inlet line bolt from the A/C condenser.
9. Disconnect the front evaporator inlet line from the A/C condenser.
10. Remove and discard the seal washer.
11. Cap or tape the front evaporator inlet line.
12. Lower the vehicle.




13. Remove the LH radiator air baffle upper retainer pin (1).




14. Remove the RH radiator air baffle upper retainer pin (1).

Important: Gently tilt the air baffle forward for additional clearance when removing A/C condenser.


15. Raise the A/C condenser along the radiator to release the A/C condenser tabs from the radiator slots.




16. Remove the A/C condenser from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. If replacing the condenser, add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities ([1][2]Capacity Specifications) .




2. Position the A/C condenser into the vehicle.
3. Lower the A/C condenser to secure the A/C condenser tabs into the radiator slots.




4. Remove the RH radiator air baffle upper retainer pin (1).




5. Remove the LH radiator air baffle upper retainer pin (1).
6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Remove the cap or tape from the front evaporator inlet line.
8. Install a new seal washer onto the front evaporator inlet line. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement (Sealing Washer Replacement) .




9. Connect the front evaporator inlet line to the A/C condenser.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

10. Install the front evaporator inlet line bolt.

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

11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Remove the cap or tape from the A/C compressor hose assembly.




13. Install a new seal washer to the A/C compressor hose assembly. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement (Sealing Washer Replacement) .
14. Connect the A/C compressor hose assembly to the A/C condenser.
15. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to A/C condenser bolt (1).

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

16. Install the upper radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement (Service and Repair) .
17. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
18. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .