OEM 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder A/C Condenser

2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the A/C Condenser on 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

  A: A proper HVAC condenser service starts with removing both the luggage compartment trim box cover and tool box assembly. The refrigeration system should first discharge its refrigerant while the radiator assembly requires unbolting of 2 nuts and 2 bolts and 2 spare wheel carrier extensions before proceeding with 4 bolts and 2 radiator upper supports. You should pull up the right side of the radiator before removing the bush at the bottom from the existing concave and moving it towards the back. Remove both the liquid tube and discharge tube from the RH and LH radiator grilles after taking out 4 screws followed by removing 2 bolts while immediately covering the open fittings to avoid moisture entry. Users need to eliminate two bolts before rotating the condenser and then pulling it upward at a slant while maintaining both components undamaged. The installation process starts with tilting the new condenser before inserting half of it while turning as required to finally position it temporarily before the radiator but with careful protection of both components. You should use 2 bolts to secure the condenser while applying 8.8 Nm torque strength equivalent to 90 kg.cm, 78 in.lb. To install the liquid and discharge tubes workers must remove the cap before coating 2 fresh O-rings with compressor oil and screwing them in place with 2 bolts tightened to 9.8 Nm (100 kg.cm, 87 in.lb). To replace a condenser, you must add ND-OIL 8 or equivalent compressor oil in an amount of 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.) to the compressor. Use 4 screws to install both outside radiator grills starting with the right-hand side first. To assemble the radiator, first raise the right front side while inserting the bushing at the bottom concave before moving it forward to install the 2 radiator supports and 2 spare wheel extensions with 2 bolts and 2 nuts requiring 8 Nm (82 kg.cm, 70 in.lb) torque. The last step includes evacuating air from the refrigeration system followed by charging it with 500 plus or minus 30 g (17.64 plus or minus 1.06 oz.) of refrigerant before performing remaining steps such as inspection for leaks and reinstallation of the tool box assembly and luggage compartment trim box cover.