Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
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.
NOTE: Before removing the A/C condenser, note the location of each of the radiator and condenser air seals. These seals are used to direct air through
the A/C condenser and the radiator. The air seals must 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.
3. Remove the four radiator sight shield retaining pins and the radiator sight shield.
Radiator Air Seals
4. Remove the radiator air seal retaining pins and the air seals.
5. Note the hood latch location on the upper radiator crossmember. Mark the location of latch for reinstallation.
6. Remove the two bolts that secure the hood latch to the upper radiator crossmember and position the latch out of the way.
7. Remove the four bolts that secure the transmission fluid oil cooler to the A/C condenser and position the fluid cooler out of the way.
Condenser Lines