Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .
3. Remove the tie bar to radiator brace bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the upper radiator support.



4. Remove the lower bolts from the hood latch support bracket.
5. Remove the compressor discharge hose assembly bolt from the condenser.
6. Disconnect the compressor discharge hose assembly from the condenser.
7. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the condenser.
8. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser.
9. Remove the insulator retainer bolts and the upper insulator retainers.



10. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.

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




1. Install the condenser to the vehicle.

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 upper insulator retainers and the insulator retainer bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 2.4 N·m (21 lb in).

3. Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser using new sealing washers.
4. Install the evaporator tube nut to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the evaporator tube nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

5. Connect the compressor discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.
6. Install the compressor discharge hose nut to the condenser

Tighten
Tighten the compressor discharge hose nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).




7. Install the lower bolts to the hood latch support bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor discharge hose nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




8. Install the tie bar to radiator brace bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the upper radiator support.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor discharge hose nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

9. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .
10. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
11. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .