A/C Condenser - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the front fascia Front Fascia - Removal.
4. Disconnect the automatic transmission cooler lines (1) from the left end of the A/C condenser (5) Transmission Cooler Line Quick Connect Fitting Disassembly/Assembly.
5. Install plugs in, or tape over the automatic transmission cooler line fittings and the cooler ports.
6. If equipped with the 3.0L diesel engine, remove the charge air cooler .
7. Disconnect the A/C discharge line (2) and the A/C liquid line (4) from A/C condenser A/C Line - Removal and A/C Line - Removal.
8. Position the power steering fluid cooler (7) out of the way Power Steering Fluid Cooler - Removal.
9. Remove the A/C receiver/drier (6) from the A/C condenser Removal.
10. Remove the four bolts (3) that secure A/C condenser to the radiator (8).
11. Carefully tilt the bottom of the A/C condenser forward and lower the condenser out of the vehicle.
12. If required, place the A/C condenser onto a workbench and remove the power steering cooler brackets.