OEM 2002 Toyota Sequoia A/C Condenser

2002 Toyota Sequoia Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair an A/C Condenser on 2002 Toyota Sequoia?

  A: During condenser service and repair start by emptying refrigerant from the refrigeration system followed by an air evacuation then charging the system with refrigerant and leak inspection where the required amount is 750 plus or minus 50 g (26.45 plus or minus 1.76 oz.) for single A/C or 1050 plus or minus 50 g (37.03 plus or minus 1.76 oz.) for dual A/C. The next step involves discarding the condenser fan and A/T oil cooler followed by horn removal as well as hood lock and center brace and receiver and holder separation. Secure the 2 bolts on the liquid tube and discharge hose and re-torque them to 5.4 N.m (5.5 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) before immediately capping open fittings to stop system entry of moisture and dirt. Place compressor oil on two new O-rings before installing them onto the tubes. The removal of the condenser requires disassembly of its two bolts before gently pulling it forward and upward. The replacement of a condenser requires an oil addition of 40-50 cc (1.4 - 1.7 fl.oz.) using ND-OIL 8 or its equivalent compressor oil to the compressor. Installation requires the steps to be executed in the opposite order of uninstallation.