Condenser, Checking Version
Vehicles with 2.0L, 3.0L and 3.2L
Depending on when the vehicle was manufactured, on the version of the vehicle and on the engine, different condensers are installed on these vehicles. These condensers different in their inner construction and volume. The refrigerant circuit capacity depends on the condenser. Always see which version of the condenser is installed when determining the refrigerant capacity.
Currently condensers made by different manufacturers are being installed ("Denso" and "Showa/Keihin"). Each has specific distinguishing marks.
A condenser from one manufacturer can have a different construction but from the outside only the part number is different. The construction (different flow distribution, different inner volume) determines the refrigerant capacity for the refrigerant circuit. Refer to CAPACITIES .
Checking
-- Remove the bolts (or clips) -1, 2, 3 and 5-. Refer to LOCK CARRIER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Lift the cover -4- on the lock carrier and disengage it on the radiator grille. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER .
Condenser distinguishing marks
Identifying a condenser made by "Denso" -A-
- The upper sealing strip -B- is U-shaped.
- Condenser manufacturer part number and manufacturer information -C- (currently printed directly on it). Allocate correct version.
- Receiver/dryer -D- integrated on the condenser, dryer cartridge with removed plastic screw (cover) replaceable. Refer to DRYER BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
There are different versions of this condenser in its construction, with different refrigerant R134a capacities (recognizable, for example, by the part number 8K0 xxx xxx or 8T0 xxx xxx). Refer to REFRIGERANT R134A CAPACITIES, REFRIGERANT OIL AND APPROVED REFRIGERANT OILS ; for allocation, refer to parts.
Identifying a condenser made by "Showa/Keihin" -A-
- The upper sealing strip -B- is flat.
- Condenser manufacturer part number and manufacturing information -C- (currently on a label glued to it). Allocate correct version.
- Receiver/dryer -D- attached to the condenser (the receiver/dryer can be replaced. Refer to RECEIVER/DRYER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ).
There are different versions of this condenser in its construction, with different refrigerant R134a capacities (recognizable, for example, by the part number 8K0 xxx xxx or 8T0 xxx xxx). Refer to REFRIGERANT R134A CAPACITIES, REFRIGERANT OIL AND APPROVED REFRIGERANT OILS ; for allocation, refer to parts.