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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Condenser Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·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 if necessary.

Replacement

  1. Recover the refrigerant using a recovery/recycling/charging station.
  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
  4. Disconnect the discharge line (A) and the liquid line (B) from the condenser.

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  5. Remove the air guard (A).
  6. Remove the upper mounting bracket bolts (A) of the radiator.
  7. Remove the lower radiator mounting insulator (A).
  8. Remove the condenser (A) from the radiator.
  9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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