Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Remove the upper radiator baffle. Refer to Air Intake Baffle Replacement - Radiator in Engine Cooling.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .



3. Remove the compressor discharge hose nut (1) from the condenser (4).
4. Remove the compressor discharge hose (2) from the condenser (4).



5. Remove the evaporator tube nut (5) from the condenser (3).
6. Remove the evaporator tube (4) from the condenser (3).
7. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
8. Remove the retaining screws from the condenser.
9. Remove the condenser from the radiator.

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

1. Install the condenser to the radiator.

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 retaining screws to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

3. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
4. Connect the evaporator tube (4) to the condenser (3).
5. Install the retaining nut to the evaporator tube (4) at the condenser (3).

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




6. Connect the compressor discharge hose (2) to the condenser (4).
7. Install the retaining nut (1) to the compressor discharge hose (2) at the condenser (4).

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

8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
9. Install the upper radiator baffle. Refer to Air Intake Baffle Replacement - Radiator in Engine Cooling.
10. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A .