Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Removal and Installation

Condenser Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System.
3. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Removal.
4. Remove the discharge hose connecting block-to-condenser retaining nut.




5. Remove the hose from the condenser.
6. Remove the high-pressure pipe-to-receiver-dryer connecting block nut.




7. Remove the pipe from the receiver-dryer.
8. Remove the upper condenser mount nuts.
9. Tilt the condenser to the rear, away from the radiator mount support.
10. Lift the condenser up and out of the engine compartment.




11. Cap all the open lines and the fittings to prevent contamination.

Condenser Installation

1. Make sure the condenser rubber mounts are in place.
2. Install the condenser into the vehicle. The lower mount shock protectors must fit into the holes provided.
3. Move the condenser forward into the radiator support mount holes.




4. Install the upper condenser mount nuts and the washers.

Tighten:
Tighten the upper condenser mount nuts to 4 N.m (35 lb.in).

5. Install a new O-ring onto the high-pressure pipe mounting block fitting on the receiver-dryer.
6. Install the high-pressure pipe into the receiver-dryer.




7. Install the high-pressure pipe-to-receiver-dryer connecting block nut.

Tighten:
Tighten the high-pressure pipe-to receiver-dryer connecting block nut to 10 N.m (89 lb.in).

8. Install a new O-ring onto the discharge hose connecting block fitting.
9. Install the discharge hose fitting into the condenser.
10. Install the discharge hose connecting block-to-condenser retaining nut at the condenser connecting block.

Tighten:
Tighten the discharge hose connecting block-to-condenser nut to 16 N.m (12 lb.ft).

11. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Installation.
12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.




14. Operate the HVAC control to verify the proper function of the heating and cooling systems.