Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

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.
- Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver drier.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the air outlet tube and position aside.
3. Remove the upper radiator sight shield.







4. Remove the nut and disconnect the condenser inlet fitting.







5. Remove the RH and LH upper condenser bracket pin-type retainers.

NOTE: LH condenser bracket pin-type retainer shown, RH similar.

6. Raise and support the vehicle.







7. Remove the screws and remove the air deflector.







8. Remove the air deflector.
1 Remove the pin-type retainers.
2 Remove the side-clip retainers.







9. Remove the nut and disconnect the condenser outlet fitting.







10. Remove the LH bolt.


CAUTION: To avoid damage to the condenser core, correctly support the condenser when removing the lower mounting bolts.







11. Remove the RH bolt and lower the condenser core.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.