Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation
1. Discharge the refrigerant from the system.
2. Remove the fresh-air duct.





3. Remove the radiator brackets.
4. Disconnect the pipes from the condenser.





5. Insert a protector (such as cardboard) between the condenser and the radiator.





6. Remove the condenser as shown in the figure.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal. Apply clean compressor oil to the 0-rings before connecting the fittings; do not apply compressor oil to the fitting nuts. When installing a new condenser, add 15 ml {15 cc, 0.5 fl oz} of compressor oil through the high-pressure side of the condenser.


Inspection





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