A/C Condenser: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 2002 Chrysler Intrepid, 2002 Chrysler Concorde, and 2002 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The condenser is located between the radiator and the front bumper. The condenser can be serviced without having to drain the cooling system or remove the radiator.
- Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post. Recover the refrigerant from the system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Remove the retainers for the upper radiator core support and place aside.
- Undo the auxiliary transmission cooler hose fittings (Do not open the fittings at the cooler). See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Remove the screw and retainer bracket for the auxiliary transmission cooler lines. Remove the discharge line fastener at condenser. Remove the liquid line fastener at condenser.
- Remove 2 screws retaining the condenser to the radiator. Separate the condenser from the radiator. Remove the condenser (with auxiliary transmission cooler attached) from the vehicle. Cut the auxiliary transmission cooler retaining straps.