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A/C Condenser: Removal

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WARNING: (Refer to WARNING ) AND (Refer to CAUTION ) BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
CAUTION: Before removing the condenser, note the location of each of the radiator and condenser air seals. These seals are used to direct air through the condenser and radiator. The air seals must be reinstalled in their proper locations in order for the air conditioning and engine cooling systems to perform as designed.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE  ).
  3. Disconnect the refrigerant line fitting that secures the discharge line to the condenser inlet (Fig 1 ). Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Refrigerant Line Fitting That Secures Discharge Line To Condenser Inlet
    G02655887Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Disconnect the refrigerant line fitting that secures the liquid line to the condenser outlet. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings.
  5. Remove the two screws that secure the radiator and fan shroud module to the inside of the upper radiator crossmember.
  6. Remove the condenser cooling module from the vehicle.
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