How do I change and replace the A/C condenser

Tiny
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How do I change and replace the A/C condenser
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 AT 1:31 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Here is a video showing the job being done on a similar car with diagrams and instructions below to help you your car.

https://youtu.be/ipmmluZmgaU

the system has to be evacuated and recharged. if not done properly you will have a/c problems in future.
A/C� CONDENSER
Removal

1. Recover� refrigerant� from� A/C� system� with� R 134a� refrigerant� recovery� machine.� See� RECOVERY,� EVACUATION� &
SERVICING� PROCEDURES� article� in� GENERAL� SERVICING.
2. Remove� front� fascia.� Remove� upper� radiator� support� cross member.
3. Remove� transmission� cooler� lines.

NOTE: Cap� lines� while� system� is� open� to� prevent� moisture� from� entering� system.

4. Remove� A/C� lines.� See Fig.� 20� .� Remove� two� condenser� mounting� bolts.� Lift� condenser� up� out� of� the� vehicle.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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