A/C Condenser - Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Capacity . 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 system Refrigerant Oil Capacity .

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.

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.





1. If required, install the power steering cooler brackets onto the A/C condenser.
2. Carefully position the A/C condenser (5) onto the radiator (8).
3. Install the four bolts (3) that secure the A/C condenser to the radiator. Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
4. Install the A/C receiver/drier (6) onto the A/C condenser A/C Receiver Drier - Installation.
5. Install the power steering fluid cooler (7) onto the A/C condenser Power Steering Cooler - Installation.
6. Connect the A/C discharge line (2) and the A/C liquid line (4) onto the A/C condenserA/C Discharge Line - Installation and A/C Liquid Line - Installation.
7. Install the front fascia Front Bumper Fascia - Installation.
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
9. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
10. 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 Capacity. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
11. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.