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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Condenser Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 85Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 26Engine Control System/Fuel System — 152DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 50Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 21Propeller Shaft and Axle (2WD-FF) — 28Suspension System (without ECS) — 32Steering — 21Restraints — 38Brake System — 64Body (Interior and Exterior) — 205Body Electrical System — 1Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 66
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
0102030405023.517N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Inspection

  1. Check the condenser fins for blockage and damage. If blocked, clean them with water and blow them off with compressed air. If bent, carefully straighten them with a screwdriver or pliers.
  2. Check the condenser connections for leaks and repair or replace them if necessary.

Replacement

  1. Recover the refrigerant using a refrigerant recovery/recycling/recharging station.
  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
  4. Remove the upper radiator support bracket. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Radiator")
  5. Loosen the mounting bolts and clamps, then remove the radiator air shroud (A).
  6. Remove the 2 nuts, then disconnect the discharge line (A) and liquid line (B) from the condenser.

    Tightening torque: 19.6–24 N·m

  7. Remove the condenser (A) from the radiator.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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