Charger SRT-8 V8-6.1L VIN W (2006)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER-A/C
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the front fascia.
4. Disconnect the automatic transmission cooler lines
1. from the left end of the A/C condenser (5).
5. Install plugs in, or tape over the automatic transmission cooler line fittings and the cooler ports.
6. If equipped with the 3.0L diesel engine, remove the charge air cooler.
7. Disconnect the A/C discharge line (2) and the A/C liquid line (4) from A/C condenser.
8. Position the power steering fluid cooler (7) out of the way.
9. Remove the receiver/drier (6) from the A/C condenser.
10. Remove the four bolts (3) that secure A/C condenser to the radiator (8).
11. Carefully tilt the bottom of the A/C condenser forward and lower the condenser out of the vehicle.
12. If required, place the A/C condenser onto a workbench and remove the power steering cooler brackets.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of
the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
