Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser

REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover and front grille. Refer to "ENGINE ROOM COVER" and "FRONT GRILLE" .
2. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
3. Remove tower bar, air cleaner assembly, air duct and air inlet pipe. Refer to "FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" and "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .




4. Disconnect high-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure pipe from the condenser.

CAUTION: Cap or wrap the open ends of the pipe with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

5. Remove oil cooler pipe clips from left side of the condenser.




6. Remove oil cooler from the condenser.
7. Remove battery, battery tray and radiator mounting bracket. Refer to "BATTERY" .
8. Remove cooling fan shroud. Refer to "Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove mounting bolts from condenser.




10. Slide condenser up and remove it from the radiator clip.
11. Remove radiator from the lower mount, move it to the engine side, then remove condenser between the radiator and the radiator core support.






CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the core surface of the condenser and the radiator.

INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace high-pressure pipe and high-pressure flexible hose O-rings with new ones. Apply compressor oil prior to installation.
- When pouring refrigerant, check for leaks.

Bolt and nut mounting the high-pressure flexible hose
Tightening torque : 7.8 - 19.6 Nm (0.8 - 1.9 kg.m, 69 - 173 in-lb)

Bolt mounting the high-pressure pipe
Tightening torque : 2.9 - 5.9 Nm (0.29 - 0.6 kg.m, 26 - 52 in-lb)

Condenser mounting bolt
Tightening torque : 3.82 - 4.51 Nm (0.39 - 0.46 kg.m, 34 - 39 in-lb)




LIQUID TANK

REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge refrigerant.
2. Remove front grille.




3. Unscrew, and remove the pipe securing bracket.
4. Unscrew liquid tank securing band.
5. Pull out the liquid tank and liquid tank securing band through the top.

INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Replace refrigerant pressure sensor O-ring with a new one. Apply compressor oil prior to installation.

Screw mounting the pipe securing bracket
Tightening torque: 4.0 - 5.0 Nm (0.41 - 0.51 kg.m, 36 - 44 in-lb)

Screw mounting the liquid tank securing band
Tightening torque: 2.94 - 3.82 Nm (0.30 - 0.38 kg.m, 26 - 33 in-lb)