Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN E Flex Fuel (2007)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal - 2.4L/3.3L/3.8L Engines
2.4L/3.3L/3.8L ENGINES
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.
NOTE: Before removing the A/C condenser, note the location of each of the radiator and condenser air seals. These air seals are used to direct air
through the A/C condenser and radiator. The air seals must be reinstalled in their proper locations in order for the A/C and engine cooling systems to
perform as designed.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Remove the front fascia.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the quick-connect fittings from the transmission oil cooler tapping block when disconnecting the
transmission oil cooler lines from the cooler.
3. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from the quick-connect fittings located on the transmission oil cooler tapping block on the left side of
the A/C condenser (Figure 1).
Figure 1 A/C Condenser - Left Hand View
4. Disconnect the A/C discharge line and the A/C liquid line from the right side of the A/C condenser (Figure 2).
5. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge and liquid line fittings and the condenser ports.
6. Disengage the retaining clips that secure the upper A/C condenser mounting brackets to the radiator.
7. Lift the A/C condenser (combination cooler) straight up to disengage the lower mounting brackets from the radiator and carefully remove the
condenser from the engine compartment.
