A/C Condenser - Removal

3.7L/4.7L/5.7L ENGINES

WARNING: Refer to the applicable Warnings and Cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: Illustration shown with radiator removed for clarity.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Service and Repair.
3. Remove the radiator closure panel Radiator Closure Panel - Removal.
4. Remove the grille Grille - Removal.
5. If equipped, disconnect the automatic transmission cooler lines (11) from the transmission cooler Service and Repair.
6. Remove the bolt (8) that secures the condenser jumper line tapping block (7) to the right side of the radiator (5).
7. Remove the bolts (4 and 9) that secure the refrigerant jumper lines to the A/C condenser (3).
8. Disconnect the jumper lines from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the dual plane seals.
9. Remove the three bolts that secure the condenser mounting brackets (1, 6 and 10) and remove the brackets.
10. Disengage the lower left condenser mounting bracket (2) from the radiator and remove the A/C condenser.
11. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened jumper line fittings and condenser ports.