Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING:
Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.
CAUTION:
Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.
CAUTION:
Any factory-installed air seals or shrouds must be properly reinstalled when servicing the A/C condenser. Failure to follow this caution may result in the A/C and engine cooling systems not operating to design standards and possible engine and transaxle damage due to overheating.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, FRONT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the radiator side deflectors.
- Remove A/C discharge and liquid line nuts (1, 4) from the condenser and remove A/C lines (2, 3) from the condenser. Discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
- Install plugs in or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and condenser ports.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Remove the transmission cooler. Refer to COOLER, TRANSMISSION OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove the condenser to radiator bolts (1).
- Lift the A/C condenser (2) straight upward to disengage the lower condenser mounting brackets (3) from the radiator and remove the condenser from the engine compartment.
