Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Replacement

Removal Procedure






Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the radiator.
4. Remove the bolt that secures the liquid evaporator pipe connector block.
5. Remove the receiver-dryer.
6. Cap all the openings to prevent contamination.




7. Remove the upper condenser mount nuts and the washers.
8. Move the condenser to the rear, away from the radiator mount support.
9. Lift the condenser up and out of the engine compartment.

Installation Procedure




1. Install new O-rings onto the receiver-dryer tube fittings.
2. Ensure that the condenser rubber mounts are in place.
3. Install the condenser into the vehicle. The lower mount shock protectors must fit into the holes provided.
4. Move the condenser forward into the radiator support mount holes.
5. Install the receiver-dryer.
6. Tighten the band clamp bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

7. Install the receiver-dryer to the condenser pipe connector block with the nut.

Tighten the liquid condenser pipe connector block-to-receiver-dryer nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

8. Install the liquid pipe connector block to condenser retaining bolt.

Tighten the liquid pipe connector block to condenser retaining bolt to 14 N.m (124 lb in).

9. Install the refrigerant discharge hose connector block bolt at the condenser.

Tighten the refrigerant discharge hose connector block bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




10. Install the radiator.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.