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A/C Condenser - Installation






INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level . Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant systemRefrigerant Oil Level .

NOTE: If only the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.





1. Carefully push the radiator (5) rearward and position the A/C condenser (2) into the engine compartment.
2. Install the four bolts (4) that secure the A/C condenser to the radiator. Tighten the bolts to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
3. Position the power steering cooler (3) onto the A/C condenser and install the retaining screws. Tighten the screws securely.
4. Connect the A/C discharge and liquid lines to the A/C condenser A/C Discharge Line - Installation and A/C Liquid Line - Installation.

NOTE: Make sure that the cable for the hood latch is correctly routed.

5. Install the upper radiator support Radiator Upper Crossmember - Installation.
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
7. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
8. If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C system components, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
9. Charge the refrigerant systemRefrigerant System Charge.

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