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Section 562 (HVAC Systems (Service Information)): Plumbing: Condenser-A/C: Removal

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WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS)  and (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTIONS) . Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.
Fig 1: A/C Condenser-Trans Cooler Lines-R and I
GC0028357Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY) .
  2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the grille (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL) .
  4. Remove the air filter housing and air inlet tube (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/HOUSING-AIR CLEANER - REMOVAL) .
    NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the hood latch from the radiator crossmember when servicing the A/C condenser.
  5. Remove the upper radiator crossmember and support bracket and position them out of the way (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/CROSSMEMBER-RADIATOR - REMOVAL) .
  6. Remove the power steering fluid cooler or position it out of the way (depending on application) (Refer to STEERING/PUMP/COOLER-FLUID - REMOVAL) .
  7. Disconnect the automatic transmission cooler lines (1) from the transmission fluid cooler (2). (Refer to TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ).
  8. Install plugs in, or tape over the automatic transmission cooler line fittings and the fluid cooler ports.
    Fig 2: A/C Condenser-Refrigerant Lines-R and I
    GC0028358Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Disconnect the A/C discharge line (1) from the A/C condenser (2) (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/LINE-A/C DISCHARGE - REMOVAL) .
  10. Loosen the screw (3) that secures the receiver/drier (4) to the radiator and fan shroud (5).
  11. Disconnect the receiver drier inlet tube (6) from the A/C condenser (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/RECEIVER/DRIER - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 3: A/C Condenser-R and I
    GC0028359Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. Remove the four bolts (1) that secure A/C condenser (2) to the radiator (3).
  13. Carefully lift the A/C condenser straight up and out of the engine compartment.
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