Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Removal




1. Discharge refrigerant from A/C system. Refer to operating instructions of your refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station for proper procedures.
2. Remove front bumper, hood, horn and center stay.
3. Remove mounting bolts of A/T cooler and P/S cooler.
4. Remove liquid pipes.
5. Remove condenser.

NOTE:
a. Insert protector such as cardboard between condenser and radiator.
b. Immediately plug all open fittings to keep moisture out of system.

Installation
1. Install condenser in reverse order of removal.
2. Evacuate refrigerant system. Refer to operating instructions of your refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station for proper procedures.
3. Charge A/C system. Refer to operating instructions of your refrigerant recovery/recycleing/charging station for proper procedures.

NOTE:
a. Immediately plug all open fittings to keep moisture out of system.
b. Apply clean compressor oil to O-rings before connecting fittings.
c. Do not apply compressor oil to fittings.
d. When installing new condenser, add compressor oil.

Compressor oil : 1.84 cu in (30 cc)

Tightening torque : 35 - 61 lb.in (4 - 7 N.m, 40 - 70 Kg.cm)