OEM 2002 Toyota Sienna A/C Condenser

2002 Toyota Sienna Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The first step in servicing the HVAC condenser requires the discharge of refrigerant followed by evacuation and system charging with 1,050 plus or minus 50 g (37.03 plus or minus 1.76 oz.) of refrigerant then final leak inspections. The service procedure calls for unfastening the liquid tube by twisting the nut until it reaches 14 N.m of torque (140 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) before immediately applying caps to open fittings to avoid system entry of moisture or dirt. Fitting and installation of new O-rings requires application of compressor oil before placing them on the tubes. Start by removing the radiator grill before the 2 upper radiator supports and then detach the condenser with its bracket nuts, pull the radiator toward the engine and the condenser toward the radiator while lifting it upward for removal. The replacement of a condenser requires adding 40 to 50 cc (1.4 to 1.7 fl.oz.) of ND-OIL 8 or equivalent compressor oil into the system. The installation process will do the opposite of what removal required.