Condenser Tube Replacement

Condenser Tube Replacement

Special Tools

J 39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the A/C quick connect fitting at the liquid line. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement (Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement).
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement).




6. Remove the condenser tube to condenser retaining bolt (1).
7. Disconnect the condenser tube from the fan shroud retainer clip.
8. Disconnect the condenser tube (2) from the condenser.
9. Disconnect the condenser tube from the liquid line.
10. Remove the condenser tube.
11. Remove and discard the O-rings.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the new O-rings to the condenser tube. Refer to O-Ring Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Install the condenser tube.
3. Connect the condenser tube to the liquid line.




4. Connect the condenser tube (2) to the condenser.
5. Connect the condenser tube to the fan shroud retainer clip.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the condenser tube to condenser retaining bolt (1) and tighten to9 Nm (80 lb in).
7. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the A/C quick connect fitting at the liquid line. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement (Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement).
10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
12. Using J 39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector , leak test the fittings of the component.