Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE

REMOVAL

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the upper radiator sight shield.







3. Remove the nuts and disconnect the condenser line fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.







4. NOTE: LH radiator bracket shown, RH similar.

Remove the bolts and the RH and LH radiator brackets.







5. NOTE: RH condenser core bracket shown, LH similar.

Remove the bolt and the RH and LH condenser core brackets.

6. Remove the condenser core.







7. If a new condenser core is to be installed, transfer the air deflectors from the old unit to the new unit.

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.

2. Evacuate, charge, and leak test the refrigerant system.