Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
3. Remove the nut retaining the compressor hose to the condenser.
4. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser.
5. Remove the evaporator tube from the condenser. Refer to Evaporator Tube Replacement .
6. Remove the insulator retainer bolts and the upper insulator retainers.



7. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.

Important: If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for system capacity information.




1. Install the condenser to 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.

2. Install the upper insulator retainers and the insulator retainer bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

3. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser. Refer to Evaporator Tube Replacement .
4. Install the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
5. Tighten the compressor hose nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

6. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
8. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A .