Sprinter 3500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2004)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
3. Remove the front fascia.
4. Remove the grille.
5. Remove the headlamps from their mounts.
6. Remove the radiator crossmember.
A/C Condenser
7. Disconnect the A/C discharge and liquid lines from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the 0-ring seals.
8. Install plug in, or tape over the opened liquid line fitting and the condenser ports.
9. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the auxiliary fan.
10. Remove the auxiliary fan and upper bracket assembly.
11. Remove the auxiliary fan lower bracket retainers and bracket.
12. Remove the four condenser retaining screws.
13. Carefully remove the condenser from the vehicle.
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.
1. Carefully position the A/C condenser into the engine compartment.
2. Install the four screws that secure the A/C condenser. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).
3. Install the lower auxiliary fan bracket and retaining nuts. Tighten the nuts to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
4. Install the auxiliary fan and upper bracket assembly. Tighten the screws to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
5. Connect the wire harness connector to the auxiliary fan.
6. Remove the tape or plug from the condenser ports and the opened refrigerant line fittings.
7. Lubricate a new rubber 0-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the refrigerant line fittings.
8. Connect the A/C discharge and liquid lines to the A/C condenser.
9. Install the nuts that secure the A/C discharge and liquid lines to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nuts to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the radiator crossmember.
