Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core

Removal

NOTE:
The receiver drier need only be changed under the following circumstances: There is dirt in the refrigerant circuit ( eg. compressor seizure ). The system is leaking and refrigerant has been lost to atmosphere. Refrigerant circuit has been open more than 24 hours due to repair.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair
2 Recover the A/C refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging Service and Repair




3
CAUTION: Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.
Disconnect the A/C pipes.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- Install blanking caps to the exposed ports.
4 Remove the viscous fan assembly. For additional information, refer to Cooling Fan Service and Repair




5 Remove the lower fan shroud.
- Release it from the 4 clips
- Release the coolant hose.
6 Remove the radiator grille. For additional information, refer to Radiator Grille Service and Repair




7 Remove the radiator securing pegs.
8 Remove the radiator air deflector.
- Release the 2 clips.




9
NOTE:
Always protect the cooling pack elements to prevent accidental damage.
Release the radiator for access.
- Remove the 2 bolts.





10 Remove the power steering fluid cooler.
- Release the 3 clips.





11 Remove the condenser core.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the bolt.

Installation
1 Install the condenser core.
- Secure in the clips.
- Tighten the screws.
- Install the bolt and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
2 Install the power steering fluid cooler.
- Secure the clips.
3 Install the reflector air deflector.
4 Install the radiator.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
5
CAUTION: Lubricate the new seals with clean refrigerant oil.
Connect the A/C pipes.
- Remove the blanking caps from the ports.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Install the bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
6 Install the radiator grille. For additional information, refer to Radiator Grille Service and Repair
7 Install the radiator securing pegs.
8 Install the lower fan shroud.
- Position the locating pegs.
- Secure in the clips.
- Secure the hose to the fan cowl.
9 Install the viscous fan assembly. For additional information, refer to Cooling Fan Service and Repair

10 Fill the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging Service and Repair

11 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair