OEM 2007 Toyota Yaris A/C Condenser

2007 Toyota Yaris Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and replace the A/C Condenser in a hatchback on 2007 Toyota Yaris?

  A: The first step to replace the hatchback condenser involves taking refrigerant out of the refrigeration system followed by disconnecting the negative battery cable. Begin by removing the front bumper cover together with the radiator support absorber upper and the No. 1 cooler cover. The technician must detach either the hood lock assembly alone or with any theft deterrent system before taking apart the radiator support sub-assembly upper. A technician should use vinyl tape to block off the release of moisture and foreign material into the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose while removing its bolt and O-ring. After disconnecting sub-assembly A of the liquid tube the technician must remove both bolt and O-ring before resealing each opening with vinyl tape. Tear the condenser free while undamaging the condenser and radiator with both claws. The 2 claws should be engaged to install the condenser while avoiding damage to the condenser or radiator during installation. During new condenser installation you must use 40 cc (1.35 fl. oz.) ND-OIL8 or an equivalent compressor oil. The proper installation of sub-assembly A involves removing vinyl tape before applying compressor oil to a new O-ring and placing the O-ring onto the liquid tube before tightening the bolt to 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf). To install the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose remove all vinyl tape first then apply compressor oil to a new O-ring before installing it onto the discharge hose using the same torque bolt. You should follow installation of the radiator support sub-assembly upper before moving on to the hood lock assembly (with or without theft deterrent system) together with No. 1 cooler cover and front bumper cover. Finish up by adding the radiator support absorber upper. The technician adjusts the hood lock assembly before plugging the cable into the negative battery terminal with a torque of 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf). Next, the refrigerant requires recharging and engine warm-up and a search for refrigerant leaks.