Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the radiator.




3. Remove the A/C line coupling from the condenser tube to evaporator tube.




4. Remove the A/C compressor line nut from the condenser and position the A/C compressor line aside.
5. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
6. Remove and discard the O-ring seals and seal washer.

Installation Procedure

1. If replacing the condenser, add refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for system capacity information.
2. Install the condenser to the vehicle.
3. Install a new seal washer onto the A/C compressor hose.
4. Install new O-ring seals onto the evaporator tube.
5. Install the radiator.




6. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser.
7. Install the A/C line coupling to the evaporator tube and condenser tube.




8. Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: Use a 20mm wrench or pliers to hold the A/C condenser block fitting, this will prevent the A/C line from twisting while torquing the A/C line nut.

9. Install the A/C compressor hose block fitting nut to the condenser.

Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (12.5 lb ft).

10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.