A/C Condenser Damage – 1997-2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

SUBJECT: A/C CONDENSER DAMAGE	No: TSB-00-55-001REV
	DATE: May, 2000
	MODEL See below

 

PURPOSE

During A/C condenser fan operation, road debris (such as asphalt or small rocks) could be pushed into the condenser fan. Damage can result due to insufficient opening in the fan shroud for the debris to escape. As a result, the condenser and/or the condenser fan may become damaged. To eliminate this condition, if the condenser fan is damaged, install a new fan shroud assembly listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin. The fan shroud assembly includes the fan, shroud, and condenser motor.

 

IMPORTANT: Most replacement fan shroud assemblies already have the opening in the fan shroud; however some may require modification at the dealership.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

1997-2000 Montero Sport models produced before April, 2000.

 

PROCEDURE

1. If the condenser is damaged, replace it with the appropriate condenser part number listed on the following page.

2. If the condenser fan is damaged, replace the fan shroud assembly, using the appropriate part number listed on the following page of this bulletin. Refer to Group 55 in the appropriate Montero Sport service manual for fan shroud replacement instructions.

Inspect the replacement parts. If the replacement parts do not have an opening in the lower shroud for debris to escape, go to Step 3 for fan shroud modification instructions.

If the condenser fan is not damaged, do not replace it. Go to Step 3 for shroud modification instructions.

 

FAN SHROUD MODIFICATION

3a. Remove the fan shroud assembly from the vehicle. Then remove the fan. Refer to Group 55 in the appropriate Montero Sport service manual.

	b. Cut material from the lower fan shroud as shown. The cut should be 10 mm deep and 108 mm across (between the ribs).
	c. Reinstall the fan to the motor. Apply thread sealant (3M8730 or Loctite 271 High-Strength Threadlocker or equivalent) to the nut securing the fan to the motor shaft before installing it. Torque the nut to 3-4 Nm (27-36 in/lb). d. Reinstall the fan shroud assembly.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Model Year	Description	Part Number
1997-2000	A/C Condenser	MR360415
1997	Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly	MR190808
1998-2000	Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly	MR360416

 

The fan shroud assembly includes the fan, shroud, and condenser motor.

 

WARRANTY INFORMATION

A/C condenser fan shroud modification should only be done when there is damage to the A/C condenser and/or the condenser fan shroud assembly.

Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly (includes modification if necessary)
Nature Code: 99D	Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation No. 55811110	Time Allowance: 0.7 hr.
Warranty Coverage: 36 months/36,000 miles.
Special Warranty Information: Normal warranty procedures apply.