A/C Condenser - Installation

GASOLINE ENGINE

CAUTION:
Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system. 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:
Any factory-installed air seals or shrouds must be properly reinstalled when servicing the A/C condenser. Failure to follow this caution may result in the A/C and engine cooling systems not operating to design standards and possible engine and transaxle damage due to overheating.

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 Level .

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 may result in a refrigerant system leak.

NOTE:
Be certain that each of the radiator and condenser air seals are installed in their proper locations.





1. Carefully push the radiator rearward for clearance.

2. Position the A/C condenser (5) into the front of the engine compartment and engage the lower condenser mounting brackets to the radiator.

3. Engage the retaining tabs (4) that secure the upper condenser mounting brackets (3) to the radiator.

4. Install the upper radiator crossmember (1) Radiator Crossmember - Installation.

5. Remove the plugs or tape from the opened transmission fluid cooler ports.

6. Connect the transmission cooler lines (2) to the transmission fluid cooler Procedures.





7. Install the screw (5) that secures the condenser tapping block (2) to the radiator (6). Tighten the screw securely.

8. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and condenser ports.

9. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and new gaskets onto the opened refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings 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.

10. Connect the A/C discharge line (1) and the A/C liquid line (4) to the condenser tapping block.

11. Install the nuts (3) that secure the A/C discharge and liquid lines to the condenser tapping block. Tighten the nuts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).

12. Install the grille Grille - Installation.

13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

14. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.

15. 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.

16. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.