Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Replacement

Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.




2. Remove the compressor discharge hose nut (1) from the condenser.
3. Remove the compressor discharge hose (2) from the condenser.




4. Remove the hood latch.
5. Remove the head lamp housing panel.
6. Remove the radiator diagonal brace.
7. Remove the bolts from the upper radiator support.
8. Remove the upper radiator support.
9. Remove the evaporator tube nut (5) from the condenser.
10. Remove the evaporator tube (4) from the condenser.
11. Remove the studs from the condenser inlet and outlets.
12. Remove the condenser LH upper bracket bolt and bracket.
13. Remove the condenser to radiator bolts.
14. Remove the condenser from the radiator.

Installation Procedure






Important: If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for the capacity information.

1. Install the condenser to the radiator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the condenser to the radiator bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

3. Install the condenser LH upper bracket bolt and bracket.

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

4. Install the studs to the condenser inlet and outlets.

Tighten the studs to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).

5. Install the evaporator tube (4) to the condenser.
6. Install the evaporator tube nut (5) to the condenser.

Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

7. Install the upper radiator support bar.
8. Install the bolts to the upper radiator support bar.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

9. Install the radiator diagonal base.
10. Install the head lamp housing panel.
11. Install the hood latch.




12. Connect the compressor discharge hose (2) to the condenser.
13. Install the compressor discharge hose nut (1) to the condenser.

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

14. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
15. Leak test the fittings of the components using J 39400-A.