1 – condenser tank; 2 – condenser fan; 3 – condenser fan mounting bolt; 4 – capacitor.
Removal
1. Discharge the air conditioning system.
2. Drain the coolant from the radiator.
3. Remove the two bolts securing the upper radiator clamps and air intake pipe.
4. Remove the two clamps and the air intake pipe.
5. Disconnect the inlet and outlet hoses from the radiator.
6. Disconnect the hoses from the transmission oil cooler.
7. Disconnect the connectors from the radiator fan and condenser fan.
8. Remove the radiator and condenser assembly.
9. Disconnect the outlet pipe and refrigerant pipe from the condenser.
Warning: After disconnecting air conditioning system components, immediately close the connections with the appropriate caps to prevent moisture from the air from entering the system.
Warning: Be careful not to damage the outlet pipe and refrigerant pipe.
Warning: Be careful not to damage the capacitor plates.
10. Remove the two capacitor mounting bolts.
11. Remove the capacitor.
Checking the condenser fan
1. Check the operation of the condenser fan.
2. Check the condition of the electrical connector of the wiring harness.
3. the fan motor rotates when 12 V is applied to the fan motor connector contacts.
Installation
1. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
2. If the condenser was replaced, add 25 cm³ of oil to the compressor.
3. Evacuate, charge and test the air conditioning system.
Checking the capacitor on the car
1. Check the condenser plates for clogging and damage. If the plates are clogged, rinse them with a stream of clean water and blow them with compressed air. If the plates are bent, straighten them with pliers and a screwdriver.
2. Check the capacitor connection points for leaks.