TM 9-2320-280-34
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Manual References
M997, M997A1
TM 9-2320-280-20
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Tools
Equipment Condition
General mechanic's tool kit:
Intake and exhaust grilles removed
automotive (Appendix G, Item 1)
(TM 9-2320-280-20).
Materials/Parts
Condenser fans removed
O-ring (Appendix E, Item 132)
(TM 9-2320-280-20).
Ten lockwashers (Appendix E, Item 94)
Dryer bottle removed (para. 14-19).
Lubricating oil (Appendix B, Item 35)
Maintenance Level
Direct support
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
NOTE
The following procedure applies to vehicles with R-12 refrigerant only.
Refer to para. 14-27.7 for vehicles with R-134a refrigerant.
a. Removal
1.
Remove eight screws (1) securing dryer bottle mounting panel (2) to fan support bracket (13) and
condenser housing (3).
2.
Remove eight capscrews (10) and lockwashers (11) securing dryer bottle mounting panel (2) and
fan bracket (13) to body (12). Discard lockwashers (11).
3.
Remove two nuts (7), lockwashers (8), and capscrews (9). Discard lockwashers (8).
4.
Remove nut (14), washer (15), and clamp (16) from screw (17) and slide wiring harness (18) to side.
5.
Turn fan support bracket (13) to allow removal through front intake grille opening. Remove fan
bracket (13).
6.
Disconnect compressor line (6) from condenser (4). Remove and discard O-ring (5).
7.
Remove six screws (19) and condenser (4) from condenser housing (3).
CAUTION
Slowly remove condenser to avoid damage to the cooling fins.
Failure to do this will result in damage to equipment.
8.
Remove condenser (4) through condenser blower housing opening into driver's compartment.
b. Installation
1.
Install condenser (4) on condenser housing (3) with six screws (19).
2.
Lubricate O-ring (5) and install O-ring (5) in compressor line (6). Connect compressor line (6)
to condenser (4).
3.
Install fan support bracket (13) on body (12) with two capscrews (9), lockwashers (8), and nuts (7).
4.
Install eight lockwashers (11) and capscrews (10) securing fan support bracket (13) and dryer panel
mounting panel (2) to body (12).
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