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A/C Condenser - Installation






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CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system [1][2]Capacity Specifications . 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.

CAUTION: The A/C condenser must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C condenser can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor A/C Condenser - Removal .

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 system [1][2]Capacity Specifications .

NOTE: If 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.

NOTE: Illustration shown with radiator removed for clarity.





1. Position the A/C condenser (3) to the front of the radiator (5) and engage the lower left condenser mounting bracket (2) to the radiator.
2. Install the condenser mounting brackets (1, 6 and 10) and retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Remove the plugs or tape from the opened jumper line fittings and condenser ports.
4. Lubricate new dual plane seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the jumper line fittings. Use only the specified seals as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
5. Connect the jumper lines to the A/C condenser and install the bolts (4 and 9). Tighten the bolts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the bolt (8) that secures the condenser jumper line tapping block (7) to the radiator. Tighten the bolt securely.
7. If equipped, connect the automatic transmission cooler lines (11) to the transmission cooler Service and Repair
8. Install the grille Grille - Installation.
9. Install the radiator closure panel Radiator Closure Panel - Installation.
10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
11. If equipped, check and adjust the automatic transmission fluid level.
12. Evacuate the refrigerant system Service and Repair.
13. 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 [1][2]Capacity Specifications. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
14. Charge the refrigerant system Service and Repair.

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