Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL OF CONDENSER

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

2. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY





3. REMOVE FOLLOWING PARTS
- Front grille
- Horn
- Hood Lock
- Center Brace
- Condenser fan

4. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE AND DISCHARGE HOSE FROM CONDENSER FITTING

HINT: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture out of the system.





5. REMOVE RECEIVER WITH RECEIVER BRACKET FROM CONDENSER

6. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS





7. REMOVE CONDENSER
(a) Remove two condenser mounting bolts.
(b) Remove two condenser brackets.
(c) Pull the condenser out.

INSTALLATION OF CONDENSER





1. INSTALL CONDENSER
Install the condenser with the two condenser brackets and the two mounting bolts.





2. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT

3. INSTALL RECEIVER WITH RECEIVER BRACKET TO CONDENSER

4. CONNECT LIQUID TUBE TO RECEIVER
Torque the bolt.

Torque: 55 kg-cm (48 in.lb, 5.4 N-m)

5. CONNECT LIQUID TUBE AND DISCHARGE HOSE TO CONDENSER
Torque the bolt.

Torque: 185 kg-cm (13 ft-lb, 18 N-m)

6. INSTALL FOLLOWING PARTS
- Condenser fan
- Center brace
- Hood Lock
- Horn
- Front Grille

7. IF CONDENSER WAS REPLACED, ADD COMPRESSOR OIL TO COMPRESSOR

Add 40 - 50 cc (1.4 - 1.7 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: DENSOOIL 7

8. EVACUATE AIR FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

9. CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT AND INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT

Specified amount: 700 ± 50 g (24.69 ± 1.76 oz)