Replacing condenser that is leaking oil process, recover or just vacuum out?

Hi, this is Bo, an auto expert on RepairPal's Car Genius team! Sorry to hear about the heat drama! The answer is a resounding YES! You need to evacuate and recharge the HVAC before performing repairs. Most shops have HVAC machines that do this. They're handy because cars like your rad Charger take a very measured charge. You could probably hit up a shop and ask that they evacuate the HVAC before you do the work and then return to them to have them recharge it. Hope it all works out! If you have any other questions, please call us at 877-913-1554! We'll gladly find you a certified RepairPal shop in your area!