OEM 2005 Toyota RAV4 A/C Condenser

2005 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the A/C Condenser on 2005 Toyota RAV4?

  A: The HVAC condenser service requires refrigerant removal from the refrigeration system before starting maintenance work. Start by removing the front bumper followed by removing the liquid tube and discharge tube after loosening the 2 bolts which allows you to cap the open fittings right away to avoid system entry of moisture. The service requires you to remove the condenser after unbolting the 2 fasteners and gently lifting it up while maintaining the safety of the radiator and condenser. Strive to avoid harming the condenser or radiator when installing the condenser by torquing its 2 bolts to 7.35 N.m (75 kg.cm, 65 in.lb) tension. Install the liquid tube and discharge tube by removing their caps. Apply compressor oil to 2 new O-rings. Then attach both tubes using the 2 bolts while torquing them to 5.4 N.m (55 kg.cm, 48 in.lb). The addition of 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.) ND-OIL 8 equivalent compressor oil is required as a replacement condenser material is installed into the compressor. Finally, empty the refrigeration system of air then fill it with refrigerant to reach the target quantity of 500 plus or minus 50 g (17.64 plus or minus 1.76 oz.) while conducting leak inspections.