Front A/C Condenser

WARNING: The refrigeration system must be completely empty before proceeding with this operation.

NOTE: Special effort must be used to keep all R-134a system components moisture-free. Moisture in the oil is very difficult to remove and will cause a reliability problem with the compressor.

REMOVAL
1. Recover A/C system refrigerant.

Liquid Line:

2. Remove liquid line at filter-drier.

Filter Drier:

3. Remove (2) bolts attaching filter-drier to radiator module.
4. Remove upper radiator crossmember.
5. Tilt radiator rearward.

Upper Discharge Line:

6. Remove upper discharge line at condenser.
7. Through fascia, remove lower liquid line from filter-dryer.
8. Remove (2) lower condenser mounting bolts.
9. Remove (2) upper mounting bolts.

Condenser Removal:

10. Remove condenser from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Inspect Cooling Module for presence of seals. Verify seals are available for re-installation.

1. Before installation, replace all 0-rings and gaskets, coat all sealing surfaces with approved wax-free refrigerant oil. Then, reverse the above procedures.
2. Evacuate and charge system.