Condenser, A/C: Removal
WARNING:
Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.
NOTE:
Illustration shown with A/C condenser and radiator removed from vehicle for clarity.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the automatic transmission cooler lines from the automatic transmission cooler ports (1) and install plugs in the cooler ports.
- Disconnect the A/C discharge line and A/C liquid line from refrigerant line fittings (3 and 5). Refer to LINE, A/C LIQUID, REMOVAL and LINE, A/C DISCHARGE, REMOVAL .
- Install plugs in, or tape over, the opened refrigerant line fittings and condenser ports.
- Remove the four bolts (2, 4, 7 and 9) that secure A/C condenser (6) to the radiator (10).
- Carefully tilt the bottom of the A/C condenser forward and lower the condenser out of the vehicle.
- If required, place the A/C condenser onto a workbench and remove the A/C receiver/drier (8). Refer to DRIER, A/C RECEIVER, REMOVAL .