A/C Condenser: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Concorde, and 2003 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNING AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS ARTICLE 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 ENGINE COOLING ).
Undo the auxiliary transmission cooler hose fittings (Do not open the fittings at the Cooler) Fig 1 or Fig 2 .

Fig 1: View Of A/C Condenser - 2.7L Without Auto Stick
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Fig 2: View Of A/C Condenser - 2.7L & 3.2/3.5L W/Auto Stick
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
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.