The core of the condenser (refrigerator) — removal and installation

Name	Specification
O-rings of circular cross-section	green

Withdrawal

All cars

1. Drain the refrigerant from the air conditioning system. See Section 412-00 for more information.

2. Raise the vehicle. See Section 100-02 for more information.

3.

NOTE: Coolant must not be drained from the cooling system.

Remove the radiator shroud.



4.

CAUTION: Plug the refrigerant lines and the A/C condenser to prevent dirt from entering them.

Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the condenser.



Common Rail Fuel Injection Vehicles

5.

CAUTION: Plug the refrigerant lines and the A/C condenser to prevent dirt from entering them.

Disconnect the upper refrigerant line from the condenser.



6.

CAUTION: Plug the refrigerant lines and the A/C condenser to prevent dirt from entering them.

Disconnect the lower refrigerant line from the condenser.



All cars

7.

CAUTION: Support the radiator cross member using a transmission jack or similar device.

Release the radiator cross member (left side shown).



8. Remove the air conditioning condenser.

• 1. Release the capacitor (one side shown).
• 2. Pull the condenser aside.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Install new O-rings on the refrigerant lines.

NOTE: Apply clean refrigerant oil to the O-rings on the refrigerant lines before installation.

Install the elements in place, working in reverse order.