Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the radiator splash shield. For additional information, refer to Radiator Splash Shield Radiator Splash Shield




4 Remove the front bumper air ducting.
- Remove the 7 clips.
- Release the 4 clips.
5 Recover the A/C refrigerant.




6 Disconnect the A/C pipes.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- Install blanking caps to the exposed ports.




7 Remove the condenser core.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Release from the 2 clips.

Installation
1 Install the condenser core.
- Secure in the clips.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
2 Connect the A/C pipes.
- Remove the blanking caps from the ports.
- Install a new O-ring seal.
- Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
3 Fill the A/C system.
4 Install the front bumper air ducting.
- Install the clips.
- Secure the clips.
5 Install the radiator splash shield. For additional information, refer to Radiator Splash Shield Radiator Splash Shield
6 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications