OEM 2001 Toyota Camry A/C Condenser

2001 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the A/C Condenser on 2001 Toyota Camry?

  A: The HVAC condenser service requires the refrigerant discharge followed by an evacuation process before the system receives its full load of 800 plus or minus 50 g (28.22 plus or minus 1.76 oz.) of refrigerant while leak detection procedures take place. Start by disconnecting the discharge hose through a nut torque procedure of 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf). Following this remove the upper radiator supports and receiver and holder before proceeding. Immediately seal all open fittings with caps to stop system intrusion by moisture and dirt while preparing a new O-ring by lubricating it with compressor oil before tube installation. The next step requires the removal of the liquid tube by loosening its nut to 14 N.m (140 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf). Afterward, the team must cap open fittings while properly lubricating a new O-ring. The process of condenser removal requires that you first remove the two nuts from the upper mountings before pushing the radiator toward the engine and then pushing the condenser toward the radiator as you gently pull it upward. When replacing the condenser users should apply 40-50 cc (1.4-1.7 fl.oz.) of ND-OIL 8 or an equivalent compressor oil into the compressor. Reverse procedures must be used when installing these components after removal.