Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CondenserREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3. Remove front grille.
4. Remove canister from bracket.
CAUTION:
- Do not disconnect hose from canister.
- Insert air vent hose of canister into the hole on body.
5. Remove the radiator upper bracket of both side.
6. Disconnect high-pressure hose (1) and high-pressure pipe (2) from condenser.
7. Remove the two bolts which secure condenser. While lifting condenser, remove it through space between radiator and radiator panel.
8. The condenser should be installed in the reverse order in which it was removed.
When installing the condenser, pay attention to the following:
CAUTION: Before connecting the pipe, be sure to apply oil to the periphery of O-ring.
NOTE: After installing condenser, ensure that guide on lower side of condenser is inserted into hole in radiator panel.
Tighten attaching bolts.
9. Charge refrigerant.