Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the A/C line coupling from the condenser tube to evaporator tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement (Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement).




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 ([1][2]Capacity Specifications) for system capacity information.
2. Install the condenser to the vehicle.
3. Install a new seal washer onto the A/C compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement (Sealing Washer Replacement).
4. Install new O-ring seals onto the evaporator tube. Refer to O-Ring Replacement (O-Ring Replacement).
5. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (Service and Repair).




6. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser.
7. Install the A/C line coupling to the evaporator tube and condenser tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement (Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement).




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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: 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 and tighten to17 Nm (12.5 lb ft).
10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
11. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector.