Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Discharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Charging

3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.1. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 1 Removal/Installation

4. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

5. Disconnect the cooler hose LO and cooler hose HI. Service and Repair

6. Remove the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct component. Service and Repair

7. Remove the coolant reserve tank. Service and Repair

8. Remove the cooling fan component. Service and Repair

9. Disconnect the ATF oil cooler hose from the radiator. (ATX) Removal and Replacement

10. Remove the radiator. Service and Repair

11. Remove the condenser from the radiator. 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.





12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

13. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. Engine Coolant Leakage Inspection

14. Inspect the ATF level. (ATX) Testing and Inspection

15. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. Refrigerant System Performance Test

Condenser Installation Note

1. Align the bracket groove of the condenser to the radiator positioning rib.






2. Align the bracket notch of the condenser to the radiator positioning rib.






3. Install the condenser installation bolts as shown in the figure.






4. When installing a new condenser, add compressor oil to the refrigerant cycle.

Supplemental amount (approx. quantity)
- 30 ml {30 cc, 1.0 fl oz}