Skylark L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
Condenser Mounting
Tool Required:
J 39500 A/C Refrigerant Recovery, Recharging, and Recycling Station
Remove or Disconnect
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Recover refrigerant
3. Hood latch assembly. (Scribe position of attaching nuts to ensure that latch is installed in same position as taken off).
4. Hood latch support assembly.
5. Condenser outlet line. Discard O-ring seals.
6. Condenser inlet line and retaining clamp on radiator side tank. Discard O-ring seals.
7. Retaining bolts from radiator.
8. Condenser. (Remove condenser while lifting upward and turning slightly in a counter-clockwise direction).
Install or Connect
1. Condenser. (Install while turning condenser slightly in a clockwise direction).
2. Condenser inlet line and retaining clamp, using new O-ring seals.
3. Condenser outlet line, using new O-ring seals.
4. Hood latch support.
5. Hood latch assembly. (Line up scribe marks as mentioned previously, for proper hood alignment).
6. Evacuate and recharge system.
7. Leak test.