OEM 2008 Toyota Avalon A/C Condenser

2008 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install an A/C Condenser and ensure proper connections on 2008 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The installation requires 4 bolts to fasten the cooler condenser assembly while torquing them to 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf). The new unit needs 40 cc (1.4 fl. oz.) of ND-8 or equivalent compressor oil when installing a fresh condenser. Before assembly start by removing the attached vinyl tape from both the air conditioner tube and the cooler condenser assembly connection. After that apply ND-oil 8 or equivalent compressor oil to a new O-ring along with the fitting surface of the hose joint before installing the O-ring on the air conditioning tube assembly. The air conditioner tube and accessory must be installed onto the cooler condenser assembly through a bolt torque procedure at 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 87 in-lbf). The installation process for cooler refrigerant discharge hose No.1 requires removal of vinyl tape from both the pipe and cooler condenser assembly connection followed by application of ND-OIL 8 or equivalent compressor oil on a new O-ring and pipe joint surface before ring installation and pipe torque application of 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 87 in-lbf). Attach the hood lock assembly along with the radiator support upper. Before completion you must gas the system followed by an engine warming procedure for refrigerant leak detection.