Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION



1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Discharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Charging

3. Remove the plug hole plate. (See Service and Repair)

4. Remove the air cleaner component and fresh air duct (No.1, No.2). (See Service and Repair)

5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover. Service and Repair

6. Drain the engine coolant. (See Service and Repair)

7. Remove the cooling fan component. (See Service and Repair)

8. Disconnect the cooler hose (HI) and cooler pipe. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the refrigerant line to spill. Service and Repair

CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

9. Remove the radiator with the condenser assembled to it. (See Service and Repair)






10. Release the radiator hook and pull the condenser up, being careful not to allow remaining compressor oil in the condenser to spill.






CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

12. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See Engine Coolant Leakage Inspection)

13. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. Refrigerant System Performance Test

Condenser installation note

1. After replacing the condenser, add compressor oil to the refrigeration cycle.

Supplemental oil amount (approx. quantity)
- 35 ml {35 cc, 1.2 fl oz}