Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Introduction02 General specification data03 Engine tuning data04 General fitting reminders05 Lubricants, fluids and capacities06 Maintenance07 Engine08 Emission control09 Fuel system10 Cooling system11 Manifold and exhaust system12 Transfer gearbox13 Automatic gearbox14 Rear axle and final drive15 Front axle and final drive16 Steering17 Brakes18 Chassis and body19 Air conditioning20 Electrical21 Instruments
Land Rover Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement19 · Air conditioning
19 · Heating & A/C

Condenser refit

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement
Section
Repair › Condenser refit
Air conditioningCondenser refit

CONDENSER Refit

Service repair no - 82.15.07 13. Fit NEW ’O’ rings to each union, lubricate with

Remove

  1. Add 40 ml (1 fl.oz) of refrigerant oil to new
  2. Disconnect battery negative lead.
  3. Recover refrigerant from system. See 15. Position condenser and engage pipes. Adjustment, refrigerant recovery recycling 16. Secure brackets to top panel. recharging 17. Secure lower brackets to condenser.
  4. Remove condenser fan. See condenser fan 18. Using a backing spanner, tighten union nuts
  5. Fit condenser fan.
Condenser refit – Fit condenser fan.
  1. Recharge refrigerant system.
  2. Reconnect battery negative lead.
  3. Leak test disturbed joints.
  4. Carry out system test.
  5. Remove 4 bolts securing cross-braces to top panel and chassis brackets.
  6. Remove 2 cross-braces.
  7. Using a backing spanner, loosen union nut securing inlet pipe to condenser and disconnect.
  8. Using a backing spanner, loosen union nut securing outlet pipe to condenser and disconnect.
  9. Remove and discard ’O’ ring from each union.

CAUTION: Plug the connections.

  • WARNING: Wear eye and hand protection
  • when disconnecting components
  • containing refrigerant.
  1. Remove 4 screws securing lower brackets to condenser.
  2. Remove 4 bolts securing brackets to top panel.
  3. Release pipes and remove condenser assembly. Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  4. Transfer brackets to new condenser.

refrigerant oil. New condenser, add 40 ml (1 fl.oz) refrigerant oil.

condenser.

securing pipes to condenser. See condenser fan; Refit See Adjustment, refrigerant recovery recycling recharging

  • See Adjustment,
  • leak test system
  • See Adjustment,
  • System test

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