Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CAUTION: Be sure to protect the eyes with safety goggles and wear protective gloves.


REMOVE
1. Open the hood and disconnect the battery negative lead.
2. Discharge the air conditioning system.
3. Remove the front grille panel.
4. Remove the radiator.
5. Disconnect the two fan motor wiring connections.

Condenser Lines:

6. Using two wrenches on each fitting, carefully disconnect the hoses at the condenser end. Plug the exposed ends of the hoses.
7. Remove the vertical radiator seal from each side.

Condenser Fans:

8. Remove four bolts securing the condenser and remove condenser complete with fan motor assemblies.

REFIT
1. Reverse instructions above.
2. Add 30 ml (1 fl oz) of the correct oil to the compressor to compensate for oil loss if a new condenser is to be fitted.
3. Evacuate the air conditioning system.
4. Charge the system.
5. Carry out a leak test on the disturbed joints
6. Check system operation.