Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

HINT: At the time of installation please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Specified amount: 1,050 ± 50 g (37.04 ± 1.76 oz.)

2. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
a. Upper retainer
b. Center brace
c. A/T oil cooler
d. Condenser fan
e. Engine under cover




3. REMOVE DISCHARGE TUBE
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the tube from condenser.
Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
b. Loosen the nut and remove the tube.
Torque: 22 N.m (225 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf)

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tube.




4. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the tube
Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm1 7 ft.lbf)

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install them to the tube.

5. REMOVE CONDENSER




a. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 upper bracket.




b. Lift up the condenser, then remove the 4 bolts and 2 lower bracket.




c. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center bracket.
d. Remove the condenser.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
If condenser is replaced, add compressor oil to condenser.
Add: 40 - 50 cc (1.4 - 1.7 ft.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.