Condenser; Operation - Chery A1 2009 Service Manual

• Recharge the A/C system (See A/C System Evacuation and Recharge in Section 13 Heating and Air Condition-
ing).

Condenser

Description
The condenser is located in the air flow in front of the engine cooling radiator. The condenser transforms the refrig-
erant from gaseous into liquid. It is attached to the vehicle with bolts and the A/C lines with fittings.

Operation

When the refrigerant gas gives up its heat, it condenses. When the refrigerant leaves the condenser, it becomes a
high-pressure liquid refrigerant. The volume of air flowing over the condenser fins 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 that might obstruct proper
air flow. Also, any factory-installed air seals or shrouds must be properly reinstalled following radiator or condenser
service.
Removal & Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Evacuate the A/C system (See A/C System Evacuation and Recharge in Section 13 Heating and Air Condition-
ing).
3. Remove the front bumper (See Front Bumper Removal & Installation in Section 15 Body).
4. Remove the cooling fan (See Cooling Fan Removal & Installation in Section 06 Cooling).
5. Remove the radiator (See Radiator Removal & Installation in Section 06 Cooling).
6. Remove the A/C pressure lines (2) connected to
the left and right side of the A/C condenser.
Remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
NOTE: After removing the A/C lines, plug the A/C
lines to prevent any debris from entering the A/C
system.
7. Remove the two condenser mounting nuts (1).
(Tighten: Condenser mounting nuts to 6 N·m)
8. Remove the condenser from the engine compartment.
9. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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