Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE:
^ Installation of a new suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.
^ If an A/C condenser core leak is suspected, the A/C condenser core must be leak-tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner and outlet tubes.







3. Remove the air deflector.
1 Remove the five retaining pins.
2 Remove the air deflector.







4. Move the compressor discharge line isolator.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Move the compressor discharge line isolator.







5. Disconnect the condenser core refrigerant lines.
1 Disconnect the compressor discharge line.
2 Disconnect the condenser to evaporator tube.

CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.







6. Remove the two upper radiator mounting brackets.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the upper radiator mounting brackets.

7. Move the radiator back to gain access.

CAUTION: Do not damage the cooling fins while handling the radiator.







8. Remove the two A/C condenser mounting brackets.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Remove the A/C condenser mounting bracket.

9. Remove the A/C condenser core.

CAUTION: Do not damage the cooling fins while handling the A/C condenser core.







10. Remove the two seals.
1 Remove the eight retaining pins.
2 Remove the two seals.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
^ Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.