Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual page 1125

TJ
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
CAUTION: When removing the condenser note the
locations of all of the radiator and condenser air
seals. These seals are used to direct air through the
condenser and radiator. They must be installed in
their original locations to prevent engine overheat-
ing.
REMOVAL
(1)
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system as described in this group .
(3) Remove the two retainers securing the upper
condenser air seal to the grille panel and remove the
air seal (Fig . 24) .
(4) Remove the two screws securing the upper con-
denser mounting brackets to the grille panel .
(5) Reach through the grille panel opening from
the front of the vehicle to remove the two screws
securing the condenser refrigerant tube and flange
unit to the condenser. Install plugs in, or tape over,
all of the open refrigerant fittings .
FIXED ORIFICE
TUBE
RETAINER
Fig. 24 Condenser Removefnstaf
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
24-25
(6)
Remove the four retainers securing the lower
condenser air seal to the frame rails and the grille
panel and remove the air seal .
(7) Remove the two screws securing the lower con-
denser mounting bracket to the grille panel .
(8) Remove the three screws on each side of the
radiator securing the radiator mounting brackets to
the grille panel .
(9) Tilt the radiator and shroud unit back towards
the engine using care to prevent the cooling fan
blades from damaging the radiator.
(10) Carefully lift the condenser out of the vehicle .
INSTALLATION
(1)
Carefully position the condenser in the vehicle .
(2) Install and tighten the two screws securing the
upper condenser mounting brackets to the grille
panel .
(3) Align the holes of the radiator mounting brack-
ets to the grille panel. Install and tighten the six
screws securing the radiator and shroud unit to the
grille panel .
(4) Install the upper condenser air seal to the
grille panel with two retainers .
FRAME RAIL
8050056d