Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the under cover.
5. Remove the cooling fan component.
6. Drain the engine coolant.
7. Remove the air cleaner.
8. Remove the front bumper.
9. Disconnect the cooler pipe and cooler hose (HI). Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the refrigerant line to spill.
CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
10. Remove the radiator upper mount.
11. Remove the rubber plate between radiator and shroud.
12. Disconnect the radiator hose from the radiator.
13. Remove the radiator with the condenser installed.
14. Release the radiator hook and pull the condenser up, being careful not to allow remaining compressor oil in the condenser to spill. (See Condenser Installation Note.)
CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
16. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.) Refrigerant System Performance Test
Condenser Installation Note
1. After replacing the condenser, add compressor oil to the refrigeration cycle.
Supplemental oil amount (approx. quantity)
20 ml {20 cc, 0.7 fl oz}