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AIR CONDITIONER

U-36prose procedure
Continued from U-35

On-vehicle Inspection

Condenser

Condenser on-vehicle inspection

  1. 1
    Check for oil stains on the condenser or fittings.
    Engine-bay view from the front-left looking at the condenser mounted ahead of the radiator. An arrow callout labeled 'CONDENSER' points to the finned condenser core.
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  2. 2
    If staining is found at a fitting, replace the O-ring at the fitting.
  3. 3
    Charge the system and check for leaks.
  4. 4
    If leakage is found at a fitting or the condenser, replace parts as necessary.
  5. 5
    Check the condenser for the following and repair or replace as necessary. (1) Cracks or damage. (2) Bent fins. (3) Distorted or damaged condenser inlet or outlet.
    Bench view of the condenser removed from the vehicle, showing the full finned core and its inlet/outlet fittings, used to illustrate inspection for cracks, bent fins, or distorted inlet/outlet.
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Receiver / drier

Receiver/drier on-vehicle inspection

  1. 1
    Check for oil stains on the fittings.
    Close-up of the receiver/drier cylindrical bottle with its inlet/outlet fittings at the top, illustrating the receiver/drier on-vehicle inspection procedure.
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  2. 2
    If staining is found, replace the O-ring at the fitting.
  3. 3
    Charge the system and check for leaks.
  4. 4
    If leakage is found, check and replace the receiver/drier or piping.
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