RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
Condenser HVAC: Description and Operation
A/C Condenser - Description
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: Gasoline engine model A/C condenser shown. Diesel engine model similar.
The A/C condenser (1) is located at the front of the engine compartment, behind the grille. The A/C condenser is a heat exchanger that allows the
high-pressure refrigerant gas being discharged by the A/C compressor to give up its heat to the air passing over the condenser fins, which causes the
refrigerant to cool and change to a liquid state.
CAUTION: The A/C condenser must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C
condenser can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor See: Service and Repair/A/C Condenser - Removal .
The A/C condenser has integral mounting tabs, integral A/C receiver/drier (2), tapping blocks for the A/C refrigerant lines (3 and 4) and a tapping block
for the integral automatic transmission cooler (5), when equipped.
