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Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the cooling fan. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the condenser fan. (See CONDENSER FAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)




5. Remove the radiator brackets.
6. Remove the air hose.




7. keep pushing the radiator fully backward to remove the condenser.

CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.




8. Remove the splash shield.
9. Remove the condenser. Do not allow compressor oil to spill. (See Condenser Installation Note.)
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
11. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)

Condenser Installation Note

1. When installing a new condenser, add DENSO OIL9 compressor oil into the refrigeration cycle.

Supplemental amount (approximate quantity) 30 ml {30 cc, 1.0 fl oz}