Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core













Removal and Installation

NOTE: If an A/C condenser core leak is suspected, the A/C condenser core must be leak-tested before it is removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.

1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.

2. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet tubes. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering Intake Air System Components - Exploded View.

3. Remove the upper radiator air deflector.

4. Remove the condenser fitting nuts and disconnect the condenser fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

5. Remove the 4 radiator bracket bolts and the 2 radiator brackets.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

6. Remove the 2 condenser bracket bolts and the 2 condenser brackets.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

7. Position the radiator rearward to provide clearance for condenser removal.

8. NOTICE: Do not damage the cooling fins while handling the Air Conditioning (A/C) condenser core.

Remove the condenser core.

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

- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Refrigerant Oil Adding.

10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.