Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Before removing the condenser, note the location of each of the radiator and condenser air seals. These seals are used to direct air
through the condenser and radiator. The air seals must be reinstalled in their proper locations in order for the air conditioning and engine cooling
systems to perform as designed.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
Fig.3 Condenser Line Fittings
3. Disconnect the refrigerant line fitting that secures the discharge line to the condenser inlet. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened
refrigerant line fittings.
4. Disconnect the refrigerant line fitting that secures the liquid line to the condenser outlet. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant
line fittings.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the radiator and fan shroud module to the inside of the upper radiator crossmember.
6. Remove the condenser cooling module from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Before removing the condenser, note the location of each of the radiator and condenser air seals. These seals are used to direct air
through the condenser and radiator. The air seals must be reinstalled in their proper locations in order for the air conditioning and engine cooling
systems to perform as designed.
1. Remove the plugs or tape from the refrigerant line fittings on the liquid line and the condenser outlet. Connect the liquid line to the condenser
outlet. Tighten the fitting to 22.59 ± 3.39 Nm (200 ± 30 in. lbs.).
2. Remove the plugs or tape from the refrigerant line fittings on the discharge line and the condenser inlet. Connect the discharge line to the
condenser inlet. Tighten the fitting to 22.59 ± 3.39 Nm (200 ± 30 in. lbs.).
3. Check that all of the condenser and radiator air seals are in their proper locations.
4. Connect the battery negative cable.
5. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
6. Charge the refrigerant system.
NOTE: If the condenser is replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type
recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.