Condenser, A/C: Description

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NOTE:

Gasoline engine model A/C condenser shown. Diesel engine model similar.

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The A/C condenser (1) is located at the front of the engine compartment, behind the grille. The A/C condenser is a heat exchanger that allows the high-pressure refrigerant gas being discharged by the A/C compressor to give up its heat to the air passing over the condenser fins, which causes the refrigerant to cool and change to a liquid state.

CAUTION:

The A/C condenser must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C condenser can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.

The A/C condenser has an integral A/C receiver/drier (2), tapping blocks for the A/C refrigerant lines (3 and 4) and connections for the integral automatic transmission cooler (5), when equipped.