OEM 2000 Toyota 4Runner A/C Condenser

2000 Toyota 4Runner Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the A/C Condenser on 2000 Toyota 4Runner?

  A: One must begin service and repair of the HVAC condenser by draining the refrigeration system refrigerant followed by evacuation and then system charging with 650 plus or minus 50g (22.92 plus or minus 1.76 oz.) of refrigerant followed by leak inspection. The service begins by unscrewing the radiator grill alongside the horn and hood lock before removing the center brace and receiver with holder unit. Next detach the liquid tube and discharge hose through the process of removing two bolts and finish by torquing them to 10 Nm. Immediately install the fitting caps onto exposed areas to block out moisture and dirt. Then apply compressor oil to both new O-rings before placing them on the tubes. Begin condenser removal by removing two bolts together with two lower brackets and then four bolts with two upper brackets before pulling the condenser both forward and upward. Materials to replace the condenser require the addition of 40 - 50 cc (1.4 - 1.7 fl.oz.) of ND-OIL 8 equivalent compressor oil into the compressor. Execution of installation follows the reverse procedure that removal uses.