Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the transmission oil cooler.
3. Remove the power steering cooler.
4. Remove the bolt and nut from the left hood spring.
5. Remove the bolt and nut from the right hood spring.
6. Remove the nut (1) from the condenser (2).
7. Remove the compressor discharge hose assembly (3) from the condenser (2).




8. Remove the evaporator tube nut (2) from the condenser (1).
9. Remove the evaporator tube (3) from the condenser (1).




10. Remove the bolts (2) from the condenser (3).
11. Remove the condenser (3) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Add the proper amount of PAG oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.
2. Install the condenser (3) to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the bolts (2) to the condenser (3).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




4. Install the new sealing washers.
5. Install the evaporator tube (3) to the condenser (1).
6. Install the evaporator tube nut (2) to the condenser (1).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




7. Install the compressor discharge hose (3) to the condenser (2).
8. Install the compressor discharge hose nut (1) to the condenser (2).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

9. Install the transmission oil cooler.
10. Install the power steering cooler.
11. Install the bolt and nut from the right hood spring.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

12. Install the bolt and nut from the left hood spring.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

13. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
14. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.