Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual page 4268

ZH PLUMBING 24 - 139
A/C CONDENSER
DESCRIPTION
The A/C Condenser is located in the air flow in front of
the engine cooling radiator. The Condenser transforms
the refrigerant from gaseous into liquid. It is attached
to the vehicle with two bolts (1) and to the A/C lines
with fittings.
OPERATION
When the refrigerant gas (7) gives up its heat, it con-
denses. When the refrigerant leaves the Condenser
(6), it has become a high-pressure liquid refrigerant
(4). The volume of air flowing over the Condenser fins
(6) is critical to the proper cooling performance of the
Air Conditioning System. Therefore, it is important that
there are no objects placed in front of the radiator
grille openings in the front of the vehicle or foreign
material on the Condenser fins (6) that might obstruct
proper air flow. Also, any factory-installed air seals or
shrouds must be properly reinstalled following radiator
or condenser service.
The Condenser (6) cannot be repaired and, if faulty or
damaged, it must be replaced.(Refer to 24 - HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C CONDENSER
- REMOVAL).
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 rein-
stalled in their proper locations in order for the air conditioning and engine cooling systems to perform as
designed.