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 hood latch support bracket.
3. Remove the right headlamp assembly (L67 engine only).
4. Remove the upper radiator seal.
5. Remove the compressor hose bolt from the condenser.
6. Remove the compressor hose and the evaporator hose from the condenser.
7. Remove and discard the O-rings from the compressor hose and the evaporator hose.
8. Remove the condenser hose bracket bolt from the radiator.
9. Remove the condenser to radiator mounting bolts.
NOTE: The bolt retaining the condenser to the radiator end tank is a special length and should be the ONLY bolt used upon reinstallation. The use of a longer bolt will damage the radiator end tank.
10. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Add the proper amount of refrigerant oil to the new condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.
2. Install the condenser to the vehicle.
3. Install the condenser mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
NOTE:
- Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
- The bolt retaining the condenser to the radiator end tank is a special length and should be the ONLY bolt used upon reinstallation. The use of a longer bolt will damage the radiator end tank.
4. Install the condenser hose bracket bolt to the radiator.
Tighten the bolt to 2.5 N.m (23 lb in).
5. Install the new O-rings to the compressor hose and the evaporator hose.
6. Install the compressor hose and the evaporator hose to condenser.
7. Install the compressor hose bolt to the condenser.
Tighten the bolt to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
8. Install the upper radiator seal.
9. Install the right headlamp assembly (L67 engine only).
10. Install the hood latch bracket assembly.
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
12. Leak test the fittings of the A/C component using the J 39400-A.