Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the upper tie bar support brace bolts at the upper tie bar.
3. Loosen the support brace bolts from the headlamp and bumper fascia mounting panel and position out of the way.




4. Remove the upper radiator seal.




5. Remove the upper radiator mounting brackets.




6. Disconnect the compressor discharge hose (1) from the condenser.
7. Remove the front headlamps.




8. Disconnect the evaporator hose from the condenser.




9. Remove the fasteners (1) from the left and right sides of the headlamp and bumper fascia mounting panel.
10. Lift the headlamp and bumper fascia mounting panel and pull forward in car to obtain access for the condenser removal.
11. Remove the 2 condenser to radiator mounting bolts.
12. Separate the condenser from the radiator by lifting out of the lower mounting tabs.




13. Remove the 2 A/C condenser seals.
14. Lift the condenser up and remove from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Add the proper amount of refrigerant oil to the condenser.
2. Place the condenser into the vehicle.
3. Install the condenser into the lower radiator mounting tabs.
4. Install the condenser mounting bolts.

NOTE:
- Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
- The bolt retaining the condenser to the radiator end tank is a special length and should be the ONLY bolt used upon reinstallation. The use of a longer bolt will damage the radiator end tank.

Tighten
Tighten the connections to 6 N.m (53 lb in).




5. Install the new A/C condenser seals.




6. Reposition the headlamp and bumper fascia mounting panel and install the fasteners (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt and nut to 9 N.m (7 lb ft).




7. Install the evaporator hose and nut to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




8. Install the compressor discharge hose and nut (1) to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




9. Install the upper radiator mounting brackets and bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (7 lb ft).




10. Install the upper radiator seal.
11. Install the front fascia to tie bar support brackets and bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (7 lb ft).

12. Install the front headlamps.
13. Recharge the A/C system.
14. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.