Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser:

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:
Single A/C:
650 ± 50 g (22.93 ± 1.76 oz.)
Dual A/C: 1,050 ± 50 g (37.03 ± 1.76 oz.)

2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILL
3. REMOVE A/T AIR COOLED OIL COOLER
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER




5. REMOVE DISCHARGE TUBE
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the tube from condenser.

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.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.




6. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the tube

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 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.




7. REMOVE CONDENSER
a. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 upper bracket.




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




c. Remove the 2 bolts and the 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 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.