A/C Condenser: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
REVIEW THE WARNINGS BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. (Refer to
- WARNING )
The condenser is located between the radiator and the front bumper. The condenser can be serviced without having to drain the cooling system or remove the radiator.
- Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
- Recover the refrigerant from the system. (Refer to - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT RECOVERY )
- Remove the retainers for the upper radiator core support and place aside (Refer to =REMOVAL ).
- Undo the auxiliary transmission cooler hose fittings (Do not open the fittings at the Cooler) (Fig 1) or (Fig 2).
- Remove the screw and retainer bracket for the auxiliary transmission cooler lines.
- Remove the discharge line fastener at condenser.
- Remove the liquid line fastener at condenser.
- Remove two screws retaining the condenser to the radiator.
- Separate the condenser from the radiator.
- Remove the condenser (with auxiliary transmission cooler attached) from the vehicle.
- Cut the auxiliary transmission cooler retaining straps.
NOTE:
The new condenser will include new retaining straps for the auxiliary transmission cooler attachment to new condenser assembly.
CAUTION:
Avoid bending or breaking condenser inlet tube when lifting radiator/condenser assembly from the vehicle.