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, refer to 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 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) 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 opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
NOTE: Right side lower condenser mounting bracket shown in illustration. Left side bracket similar.
1. Carefully position the A/C condenser (4) upward into the front of the engine compartment and engage each lower condenser bracket (1) to the mounting tab (5) located on each end of the radiator.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and condenser ports.
3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the liquid line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring seal as it is 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.
4. Connect the A/C liquid line (2) to the A/C condenser and install the retaining nut (3). Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the bolt (3) that secures the right side of the A/C condenser (4) to the radiator (5). Tighten the bolt to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
6. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the discharge line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring seal as it is 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.
7. Connect the A/C discharge line (2) to the A/C condenser and install the retaining nut (1). Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the bolt (4) that secures the left side of the A/C condenser (7) to the radiator (5). Tighten the bolt to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
9. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened transmission cooler line fittings and cooler ports.
10. Connect the automatic transmission cooler lines (3) to the transmission fluid cooler portion of the A/C condenser.
11. Position the ambient temperature sensor (2) to the A/C condenser and install the push-pin retainer (1).
12. Connect the wire harness connector (6) to the ambient temperature sensor.
NOTE: Right side radiator end seal shown in illustration. Left side air seal similar.
NOTE: Be certain that each of the radiator and condenser air seals are installed in their proper locations. These air seals are required for the A/C and engine cooling systems to perform as designed.
13. Position the radiator end air seals (2) to the front of the A/C condenser (3) and install the retaining pins (1).
14. Install the front fascia.
15. Install the radiator closure panel Installation.
16. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
17. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
18. If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to 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.
19. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.
20. Check the automatic transmission fluid level.