Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor connector at the air intake duct, if equipped with the 3.8 L engine.




3. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor and Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor connectors at the air intake duct, if equipped with the 5.7 L engine.




4. Remove the air intake duct, if equipped with the 3.8 L engine.




5. Remove the air intake duct, if equipped with the 5.7 L engine.
6. Remove the radiator support.
7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.




8. Remove the air conditioning (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, if equipped with the 5.7 L engine.




10. Install the air intake duct, if equipped with the 3.8 L engine.




11. Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor and Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor connectors at the air intake duct, if equipped with the 5.7 L engine.




12. Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector at the air intake duct, if equipped with the 3.8 L engine.
13. Recharge the A/C system.
14. Perform a leak test on the A/C system.