Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER

REMOVAL
1. Using the refrigerant recovery system, drain the refrigerant.
2. Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct.






3. Remove the clips and remove the grille bracket.

NOTE: To prevent damage to the grille bracket, make sure to remove all clips.






4. Remove the bolts and disconnect the high pressure hose and A/C pipe from the condenser.






5. Remove the bolts and remove the radiator upper bracket.






6. Remove the condenser.
1. Remove the bolt.






2. By lifting the condenser, pull it out through the space between the radiator and the radiator panel.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the condenser fins. If a damaged fin is found, repair it using a thin screwdriver.






INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Do not start the engine before charging refrigerant.
- If the engine is started with no refrigerant charge, replace the compressor.
- If the condenser has been replaced, add an appropriate amount of compressor oil to the compressor.
- Replace the O-rings on pipes with new parts, and then apply compressor oil.
- Confirm that lower guide (A) of condenser fits into holes on radiator panel.






1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
2. Charge refrigerant.


Air conditioning unit:
Tightening torque:
T1: 5 N.m (0.51 kgf.m, 3.7 ft.lb)
T2: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf.m, 5.5 ft.lb)
T3: 10 N.m (1.02 kgf.m, 7.4 ft.lb)