Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

1. Recover the refrigerant with a Recovery/Recycling/Charging System.
2. Remove the front grille.




3. Remove the bolt, the reservoir hose bracket and the coolant reservoir.

NOTE: Do not disconnect the reservoir hose from the coolant reservoir and the radiator.




4. Remove the power steering clamp and the wire harness clip from the condenser fan shroud. Disconnect the condenser fan connector. Loosen the two lower mounting bolts, then remove the two upper mounting bolts and the condenser fan shroud.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the radiator fins when removing the condenser fan shroud.




5. Remove the condenser fan relay from the receiver/dryer bracket. Disconnect the receiver line from the receiver/dryer and the condenser line from the condenser, then remove the two bolts and the receiver/dryer. Disconnect the discharge line from the condenser.

NOTE: Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.




6. Remove the four bolts and the two radiator upper mount brackets.




7. Remove the two mounting bolts, then lift out the condenser as shown.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when removing the condenser.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal. Make note of the following items.

^ If you're installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil (ND-OIL 8).
^ Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil (ND-OIL 8) before installing them.

NOTE: Be sure to use the right O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.

^ Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when installing the condenser and the condenser fan shroud.
^ Be sure to install the condenser mount cushions securely into the holes.
^ Charge the system, and test its performance.