Patriot 2WD L4-2.4L (2009)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Condenser - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation See: Service
Precautions/Warning and See: Service Precautions/Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or
fatal injury.
CAUTION: Before removing the A/C condenser, note the location of each of the radiator/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. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. If equipped with the 2.0L diesel engine, remove the front fascia See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Front Bumper Cover /
Fascia/Service and Repair/Front Bumper Fascia - Removal.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the hood latch from the upper radiator support on gasoline engine equipped models for A/C condenser
service.
4. If equipped with 2.4L turbo engine, remove the charge air cooler to throttle body hose .
5. If equipped with a gasoline engine, remove the upper radiator support and position it out of the way See: Body and Frame/Spoilers, Flaps, and Air
Dams/Air Dam/Service and Repair/Upper Closure Panel - Removal.
6. If equipped with 2.4L turbo engine, remove the charge air cooler .
7. On gasoline engine equipped models, carefully push the radiator (1) slightly rearward to gain access to the A/C condenser (2).
8. Remove the nut (3) that secures the A/C discharge line (4) to the right side of the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal and
gasket.
9. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fitting and the condenser inlet port.
