Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
Remove or Disconnect
1. Recover refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Adding Oil, Evacuating and Recharging Procedures.
2. Air intake duct.
3. Air cleaner.
4. Upper radiator shroud.
5. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
6. Hose (7) at condenser (3).
^ Discard O-ring (17).
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Receiver and dehydrator tube.
9. Radiator air upper baffle from condenser, if necessary.
10. Condenser (3) from radiator (47).
^ Disconnect retaining tangs from grooves.
Install or Connect
1. Condenser (3) to radiator (47).
^ Retaining tangs must be fully seated in groove.
Important
^ If a retaining groove breaks, install the condenser finger to locate and drill a small hole into the existing boss. Use appropriate screw to fasten finger to the tab. Do not puncture radiator coolant tank when doing this procedure.
2. Radiator air upper baffle to condenser, if removed.
3. Receiver and dehydrator tube.
4. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
5. Clean hose fitting and condenser fitting with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
^ Do not allow refrigerant oil to enter A/C system.
6. O-ring (17) to hose (7).
^ Lightly coat O-ring with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
7. Hose (7) to condenser (3).
Tighten
^ Hose fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb. ft.).
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Upper radiator shroud.
10. Air cleaner.
11. Air intake duct.
12. Charge A/C system. Refer to "Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Recharging Procedures."
13. Leak-test fittings. Refer to "Leak-Testing the Refrigeration System."
Image Legend (Vin K)
1 MODULE, HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR
2 COMPRESSOR, AIR CONDITIONING
3 CONDENSER, AIR CONDITIONING
4 ACCUMULATOR, AIR CONDITIONING
6 EVAPORATOR, AIR CONDITIONING
7 HOSE, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER
8 HOSE, ACCUMULATOR
9 TUBE, AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR
10 BRACKET, AIR CONDITIONING ACCUMULATOR
11 BOLT/SCREW, AIR CONDITIONING ACCUMULATOR CLAMP
12 BOLT/SCREW, AIR CONDITIONING ACCUMULATOR BRACKET
13 O-RING, AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR TUBE
14 O-RING, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER HOSE
16 O-RING, AIR CONDITIONING ACCUMULATOR HOSE
17 O-RING, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER HOSE
18 SEAL, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER HOSE
20 O-RING, AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
21 VALVE, AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
22 SENSOR, AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
23 CORE, AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT SERVICE VALVE
26 CAP, AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT CHARGE VALVE
27 BOLT/SCREW, AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR TUBE
28 BOLT/SCREW, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER HOSE
33 RETAINER, RADIATOR AIR UPPER BAFFLE
38 BOLT/SCREW, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR
39 NUT, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR
Image Legend (VIN P)
1 MODULE, HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR
2 COMPRESSOR, AIR CONDITIONING
3 CONDENSER, AIR CONDITIONING
4 RECEIVER AND DEHYDRATOR, AIR CONDITIONING
5 EVAPORATOR, AIR CONDITIONING
6 VALVE, AIR CONDITIONING THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION
7 HOSE, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER
8 TUBE, AIR CONDITIONING RECEIVED DEHYDRATOR
9 TUBE, AIR CONDITIONING RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR
10 BRACKET, AIR CONDITIONING RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR
11 BOLT/SCREW, AIR CONDITIONING RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR CLAMP
12 BOLT/SCREW, AIR CONDITIONING RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR BRACKET
13 O-RING, AIR CONDITIONING RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR TUBE
14 O-RING, AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR TUBE
15 SEAL, AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR TUBE
16 SEAL, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER HOSE
17 O-RING, AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FITTING
18 SEAL, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HOSE
20 O-RING, AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
21 VALVE, AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
22 SENSOR, AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
23 CORE, AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT SERVICE VALVE
26 GAP, AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT CHARGE VALVE
27 BOLT/SCREW, AIR CONDITIONING RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR TUBE
28 BOLT/SCREW, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER HOSE
29 BOLT/SCREW, AIR CONDITIONING THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE
30 BOLT/SCREW, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER HOSE CLIP BRACKET
32 BRACKET, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HOSE CLIP
33 RETAINER, RADIATOR AIR UPPER BAFFLE
34 STRAP, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER HOSE
38 BOLT/SCREW, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR
42 GASKET, EVAPORATOR BLOCK