TM 9-2320-280-34
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Manual References
M997A2
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. 14-27.3).
Lubricating oil (Appendix B, Item 35.2)
Maintenance Level
Personnel Required
Direct support
One mechanic
One assistant
NOTE
The following procedure applies to vehicles with R-134a
refrigerant only. Refer to Paragraph 14-23 for vehicles with R-12
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) with lubricating oil 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).
5.
Install body wiring harness (18) and clamp (16) on screw (17) with washer (15) and nut (14).
6.
Install dryer bottle mounting panel (2) on condenser housing (3) and support bracket (13) with
eight screws (1).
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