OEM 2006 Toyota Corolla A/C Condenser

2006 Toyota Corolla Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to overhaul the A/C Condenser on 2006 Toyota Corolla?

  A: Discharging the refrigerant from the refrigeration system requires the use of Special Service Tool: 07110-58060 (07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080). The air conditioning tube assembly requires bolt removal and O-ring extraction followed by vinyl tape sealing of open points to avoid liquid and foreign contaminants. The next task requires removal of the discharge hose sub-assembly bolt together with its O-ring following complete closure of all exposed sections with vinyl tape. Remove the w/receiver condenser assembly by undoing its 2 bolts and 2 radiator upper supports then move the upper assembly of the radiator backward. A socket hexagon wrench size 14 mm (0.55 in.) can be used to take out the cap and O-ring from the cooler dryer before using pliers to remove the cooler dryer hardware. Pliers should be used to position the new cooler dryer while applying compressor oil (ND-OIL 8 or equivalent) to the fit surfaces before tightening the cap to 2.9 N.m (29 kgf.cm, 25 in.lbf). Fasten in place the w/receiver condenser assembly with 2 bolts that require 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 87 in.lbf) torque after which tighten the 2 radiator upper supports using 2 bolts. During discharge hose sub-assembly installation the technician should remove vinyl tape install a new O-ring and apply compressor oil on it before using the bolt to connect the assembly at 5.4 N.m (54 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf). Following the same procedure for the air conditioning tube assembly requires application of compressor oil to the new O-ring before screwing it into place with a specific bolt torque. The system requires charging with Special Service Tool: 07117-48130, 07117-48140, 07110-58060 (07117-58060, 07117-58070, 07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080) using 480 plus or minus 30 g (16.9 plus or minus 1.06 oz.) along with engine heating and refrigerant leak detection.