Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the hood latch support bracket.
3. Remove the right headlamp assembly (L67 engine only).
4. Remove the upper radiator seal.
5. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt from the condenser.




6. Disconnect the compressor hose from the condenser.
7. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser.
8. Remove the condenser hose bracket bolt from the radiator.

IMPORTANT: 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.




9. Remove the condenser to radiator mounting bolts.
10. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Fill the new condenser with the proper amount of refrigerant oil. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.
2. Install the condenser.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: 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.

3. Install the condenser mounting bolts.

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




4. Install the condenser hose bracket and bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the connections to 2.5 N.m (23 lb in).

5. Install the evaporator tube to condenser.
6. Install the compressor hose to condenser bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose to condenser bolt to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).




7. Install the upper radiator seal.
8. Install the right headlamp.
9. Install the hood latch bracket assembly.
10. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the component fittings using the J 39400-A.