Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core













Removal and Installation

NOTE: New A/C condenser service parts are shipped with a new receiver/drier cartridge installed in the integral receiver/drier.

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist.

3. Remove the cooling fan.

4. Remove the washer reservoir filler neck bolt.

5. Remove the 2 condenser fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the gasket seals.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

6. Unclip the 2 radiator brackets from the radiator core support and position the cooling module rearward.

7. Remove the 2 radiator brackets.

8. NOTE: Position a drain pan underneath each power steering hose connection.

Release the 2 power steering hose clamps at the condenser and disconnect the hoses.

9. Remove the condenser manifold rivet.

10. Release the 2 condenser clips at the radiator and detach the condenser from the radiator.

11. Remove the condenser core.

12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

13. Fill the power steering system.

14. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.