Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Replacement


REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor connector at the air intake duct.




3. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor and Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor connectors at the air intake duct.




4. Remove the air intake duct.




5. Remove the air intake duct.
6. Remove the radiator support.
7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in Service Precautions.




8. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose nut at the condenser.
9. Discard the O-ring.




10. Remove the A/C evaporator tube bolt at the condenser.
11. Discard the O-ring.
12. Remove the radiator air upper baffle from the condenser.




13. Remove the condenser from the radiator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the condenser to the radiator.
2. Install the radiator air upper baffle to the condenser.




3. Install a new O-ring.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the A/C evaporator tube bolt at the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C evaporator tube bolt at the condenser to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




5. Install a new O-ring.
6. Install the A/C compressor and condenser hose nut at the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor and condenser hose nut at the condenser to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the radiator support.




9. Install the air intake duct.




10. Install the air intake duct.




11. Connect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor and Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor connectors at the air intake duct.




12. Connect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor connector at the air intake duct.
13. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
14. Perform a leak test on the A/C system. Refer to Leak Testing.