Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the bolt from the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
3. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser.
4. Remove the evaporator hose assembly from the condenser.
5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
6. Remove the radiator assembly.
7. Remove the condenser (2) from the radiator (1).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the condenser (2) to the radiator (1).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the condenser mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Install the radiator assembly to the vehicle.
4. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
5. Install the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
6. Install the evaporator hose assembly to the condenser.
7. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.