Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Discharge the air conditioning system.
2. Remove the radiator grill.
3. Disconnect the hose.
4. Disconnect the pipe.





5. Remove the radiator support brackets.





6. Lift up on both ends of the radiator and carefully push it toward engine.
7. Slide cardboard over the front of the radiator to prevent damage to the radiator.
8. Remove the condenser installation bolts.





9. Push the condenser toward engine, and remove it by lifting up on both ends of the condenser.


Inspection




Check for the following and repair or replace parts as necessary.
1. Cracks, damage, or refrigerant leakage.
2. Bent fins.
3. Distorted or damaged condenser inlet or outlet.


Installation





1. Slide cardboard over the front of the radiator to prevent damage to the radiator.





2. Slide the condenser between the radiator and radiator support.
3. Set the condenser into the mount holes. Install and tighten the radiator installation bolts.
4 Remove the cardboard and reinstall the radiator





Caution: Be sure to install the radiator brackets to their proper position.





5. Connect the flexible hose and liquid pipe.

Tightening torque:
Flexible hose: 15 - 25 N.m (1.5 - 2.5 m-kg, 11 - 18 ft-lb)
Liquid pipe: 15 - 22 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 m-kg, 11 - 16 ft-lb)

6. If the condenser is replaced, add the compressor oil.

Compressor oil: 30 cc (1.83 cu in)

7. Evacuate, charge, and test the refrigeration system.