Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core - 3.5L/4.2L

Installation

All vehicles
1. Add the correct amount of A/C refrigerant oil to the A/C Condenser.

CAUTION: Make sure damage does not occur to the cooling components.

2. Install the condenser core.







NOTE: Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.

3. Locate the condenser in the upper fixing.







Vehicles with supercharger

NOTE: Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.

1. Install the cooling module retaining bolts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm.







Vehicles without supercharger

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

1. Install the condenser core retaining studs.
- Tighten to 7 Nm.







NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

2. Attach the power steering oil cooler.
- Tighten to 7 Nm.







All vehicles
1. Install new O-ring seals to the condenser core supply and return lines.
- Lubricate O-ring seals with A/C refrigerant oil.

NOTE: Un-cap the port.

2. Connect the lower refrigerant pipe.
- Tighten to 8 Nm.







3. Clean off any oil residue that may contain A/C system flourescent dye.
4. Install the radiator lower cowl.







5. Install the radiator splash shield.
6. Lower the vehicle.

NOTE: Un-cap the port.

7. Connect the upper refrigerant pipe.
- Tighten to 8 Nm.







8. Clean off any oil residue that may contain A/C system flourescent dye.
9. Install the radiator support bracket.
- Tighten to 9 Nm.







10. Carry out the air conditioning (A/C) system evacuation and charging procedure.
11. Carry out the A/C system flourescent dye leak detection procedure.
12. Refit the radiator grille opening panel.