Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core













Removal and Installation

NOTE: If a condenser core leak is suspected, the condenser core must be leak-tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

All vehicles

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

2.3L vehicles

3. Remove the compressor-to-condenser line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

All vehicles

4. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

5. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

6. Remove the 2 radiator bolts and tilt the radiator rearward.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).





7. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the top seal.





8. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the radiator from the mounting saddles to provide clearance for the condenser core removal.

Remove the 2 condenser core bolts and the condenser core.

- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.