System Operation And Component Description: Condenser
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | right-hand (RH) end tank |
| 2 | Condenser core |
| 3 | left-hand (LH) end tank |
| 4 | Mounting brackets (4 off) |
| 5 | High pressure compressor discharge line connector block |
| 6 | High pressure liquid outlet line connector block |
| 7 | Receiver/Drier outlet pipe |
| 8 | Receiver/Drier inlet pipe |
| 9 | Receiver/Drier |
The condenser transfers heat from the refrigerant to the surrounding air to convert the high pressure vapor from the compressor into a liquid. The condenser is installed immediately in front of the radiator. Two brackets on each end tank attach the condenser to the end tanks of the radiator.
The condenser is classified as a sub-cooling condenser and consists of a fin and tube heat exchanger core installed between two end tanks. Divisions in the end tanks separate the heat exchanger into a four pass upper (condenser) section and a two pass lower (sub-cooler) section.
The left-hand (LH) end tank provides the connections to the high pressure line from the air conditioning (A/C) compressor and the high pressure liquid line to the evaporator.
The right-hand (RH) end tank provides the connections to the receiver drier.