Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).




3. Remove the receiver dryer.
4. Remove the condenser inlet hose bolt.
5. Remove the condenser inlet hose.
6. Remove the condenser outlet hose bolt.
7. Remove the condenser outlet hose.
8. Remove the condenser from mounts on the radiator (1).
9. Remove the condenser.

Installation Procedure

Note: If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities ([1][2]Capacity Specifications) for the capacity information.

1. Install the condenser to the radiator.
2. If replacing the condenser, transfer the components from the old condenser as necessary.




3. Install the condenser to the mounts on the radiator (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the condenser retaining bolts to the radiator. Tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).
5. Install the receiver dyer.
6. Install the condenser inlet hose.
7. Install the condenser inlet hose bolt. Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
8. Install the condenser outlet hose.
9. Install the condenser outlet hose bolt. Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
10. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
12. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A .