Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

A/C Condenser Replacement

1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station A/C Refrigerant Recovery.

2. Remove the front bumper:

- Sedan Front Bumper Removal/Installation
- Sport Wagon Front Bumper Removal/Installation

3. Remove the clips (A) and the air intake duct cover (B).






4. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver pipe (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B).






5. Loosen the bolts (A) from the A/C condenser.






6. Remove the bolts and the radiator upper mount brackets (A).






7. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the discharge hose (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B).






8. Remove the bolts, then remove the A/C condenser (A) by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator or A/C condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.






9. Install the A/C condenser in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If you're installing a new A/C condenser, add refrigerant oil (SP-10) Service and Repair.
- Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
- Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
- Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
- Be careful not to damage the radiator or the A/C condenser fins when installing the A/C condenser.
- Charge the system A/C System Charging.