Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the LH and RH diagonal braces. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side and Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Right Side in Body Front End.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4 L.

Important: Cap or tape the open A/C lines immediately, to prevent system contamination.

4. Remove the evaporator inlet tube to condenser fitting bolt.
5. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the condenser.
6. Remove the discharge hose to condenser fitting nut.
7. Disconnect the discharge hose from the condenser.
8. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.



9. Remove the condenser pipe to radiator mounting bolt.
10. Remove the condenser to radiator mounting bolts.
11. Remove the condenser from the radiator.



12. Remove the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolts.
13. Remove the receiver dehydrator to condenser mounting bolts.
14. Disconnect the receiver dehydrator from the condenser.
15. Discard the sealing washers.

1. If replacing the condenser add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
2. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C line and fittings on the condenser.

Important: Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.

3. Install the sealing washers to the receiver dehydrator.



4. Connect the receiver dehydrator to the condenser.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the receiver dehydrator to condenser mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

6. Install the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

7. Install the condenser to the radiator.



8. Install the condenser to radiator mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

9. Install the condenser pipe to radiator mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

10. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
11. Install the sealing washer to the evaporator inlet fitting.
12. Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the condenser.
13. Install the evaporator inlet tube fitting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

14. Install the sealing washer to the discharge hose fitting.
15. Connect the discharge hose to the condenser.
16. Install the discharge hose fitting nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

17. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4 L.
18. Install the LH and RH diagonal braces. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side and Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Right Side in Body Front End.
19. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
20. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .