Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 39500-B A/C Refrigerant
Recovery, Recycling and Recharging System
- Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Remove the upper filler panel. Refer to
Filler Panel Replacement - Upper
in Body Front End.
- Remove the hood latch support. Refer to
Hood Latch Support Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the discharge hose fastener.
- Remove the discharge hose
from the condenser.
- Remove the suction hose fastener (1).
- Remove the suction hose (3)
from the condenser.
- Remove the condenser mounting
fastener.
- Remove the left side of
the condenser from the retainer.
- Remove the right side
of the condenser from the retainer.
- Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Tools Required
J 39400 Electronic
Halogen Leak Detector
- Install the right side
of the condenser into the retainer.
- Install the left side
of the condenser into the retainer.
- Position the condenser
in the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the condenser
mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the condenser mounting bolt to 13 N·m (10 lb ft).
Important: Inspect the sealing washers for damage.
Any sealing washers that show any signs of damage need to be replaced.
Sealing washers do not require lubrication.
- Install the evaporator
hose (3) to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the evaporator hose fastener (1) to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the discharge
hose to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the discharge hose to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the hood latch bracket. Refer to
Hood Latch Support Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant
Recovery and Recharging
.
- Leak test the A/C system. Refer to Leak Testing
.
- Install the upper filler panel. Refer to
Filler Panel Replacement - Upper
in Body Front End.