OEM 2000 Toyota Camry A/C Condenser

2000 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: A proper service of the HVAC condenser starts with refrigerant discharge from the refrigeration system followed by evacuation and refrigerant charging with 800 plus or minus 50 g (28.22 plus or minus 1.76 oz.) before leak inspection. The first step involves removing upper radiator supports and receiver together with the holder then disconnecting the discharge hose through nut tightness adjustment which must stay at 10 Nm (100 kg.cm, 7 ft.lb). The open fittings need immediate capping to stop moisture and dirt from entering the system. Before installing the tube the new O-ring requires compressor oil lubrication. Loosen the nut which controls the liquid tube before tightening it to 14 Nm (140 kg.cm, 10 ft.lb) and proceed to cap the open fittings through application of compressor oil to a new O-ring. The condenser removal process begins with cutting 2 nuts from the upper mountings and gradually moving the radiator toward the engine before sliding the condenser along the radiator path while elevating it. When replacing a condenser the user must fill the compressor with an amount of 40-50 cc (1.4-1.7 fl.oz.) of ND-OIL 8 or an equivalent compressor oil. Reverse actions needed during removal procedures should be followed when installing components.