OEM 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser A/C Condenser

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service an A/C Condenser in a refrigeration system on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: Service of the condenser requires initial refrigerant discharge from the refrigeration system followed by air evacuation before charging with the provided amount of refrigerant at 650 plus or minus 50 g (22.93 plus or minus 1.76 oz.) for Single A/C while Dual A/C requires 1,050 plus or minus 50 g (37.03 plus or minus 1.76 oz.). The first step requires removal of the radiator grill followed by A/T air cooled oil cooler and engine under cover. Disconnect the discharge tube by first removing the bolt then loosening the nut to a torque specification of 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) combined with 22 N.m (225 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf). Ensure all open fittings get capped to avoid moisture and dirt entry. Two new O-rings should receive application of compressor oil before their installation takes place. Close the open fittings after removing the bolt which needs a torque setting at 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf). Start by uninstalling the condenser by first removing four bolts with two upper brackets followed by two bolts attached to the lower brackets before finishing with the condenser removal. The refilled condenser requires 40-50 cc (1.4 - 1.7 fl.oz.) of compressor oil ND-OIL 8 or equivalent to be added when replacing it. The last step involves loosening the condenser's nut to take out the liquid tube at 14 N.m (140 kgf.cm, 10 ft. lbf) torque then cap the fittings before applying compressor oil to the new O-ring. The process of installation performs in reverse sequence to how removal was done.