OEM 2008 Toyota Matrix A/C Condenser

2008 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: You should fasten a w/receiver condenser assembly using two bolts which require a torque of 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 87 in-lbf). The new condenser requires an addition of 40 cc (1.4 fl. oz.) ND-8 or equivalent compressor oil during installation. Afterward, use the 2 radiator upper supports to mount them by attaching 2 bolts. When attaching the discharge hose sub-assembly users need to remove vinyl tape from both ends before they should lubricate a new O-ring and hose connection with ND-OIL 8 or an equivalent compressor oil. The discharge hose sub-assembly requires an installed O-ring before connecting it to the w/receiver condenser assembly using a bolt tightened to 5.4 Nm (54 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf). The air conditioning tube assembly requires following steps: first remove tape from pipe and w/receiver condenser assembly connection then apply ND-OIL 8 or equivalent compressor oil to new O-ring and pipe joint. Install O-ring onto cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A while bolting the connection to w/receiver condenser assembly and torquing the bolt to 5.4 Nm (54 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf). Conduct the refrigerant charging process after engine warming whileInspecting for possible refrigerant leakage.