19/05/2023 12:54:02
Fan - Condenser (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 18201502
- 2023-05-19: Added photos and text to discriminate PWM and LIN controlled condenser fans, and added step to reset 12V to clear faults/alerts.
Removal
- Though they look
identical, there are two types of condenser fans, which are not
interchangeable.
- Remove the radiator. See Radiator (Remove and Replace).
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Release the tab that secures
the RH side of the condenser to the condenser fan.
-
Release the tab that secures
the LH side of the condenser to the condenser fan and pivot the condenser
towards the LH side of the condenser fan.
- Lift the condenser off of the condenser fan and place it on a soft, clean surface.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
- Perform the Thermal System Test. See Cooling System - Thermal Test.
- Recharge the refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant Recovery and Recharge (Remove and Replace).
- Perform a 12V reset to clear any fan faults/alerts.