OEM 2008 Toyota Sienna A/C Condenser

2008 Toyota Sienna A/C Condenser Parts Q&A

• Q: How to install an A/C Condenser and complete the necessary steps on 2008 Toyota Sienna?

  A: The installation of the cooler condenser core requires two screws to be torqued at 3.9 Nm (40 kgf-cm, 35 in-lbf) strength while new condenser replacement requires adding 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.) of ND-OIL 8 or equivalent compressor oil. After installing the No. 1 radiator support, add the radiator support cushion to the top. Use two bolts to connect the No. 2 oil cooler outlet tube sub-assembly while torquing the bolts to 6.0 Nm (61 kgf-cm, 53 in-lbf). Finally, the installation process should include the fitting of the upper radiator support assembly as well as connecting the cooling fan ECU component and installing the hood lock support assembly followed by the hood lock assembly and hood lock release lever protector. The No. 1 air cleaner inlet needs installation followed by securing cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A by removing the vinyl tape, applying compressor oil (ND-OIL 8 or equivalent) to a new O-ring and the fitting surface, placing the O-ring on the pipe, and attaching the bolt with adequate torque of 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 47 in-lbf). To assemble the discharge hose you must remove the vinyl tape and apply compressor oil on a new O-ring before installing it on the cooler condenser core with a bolt torqued to 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 47 in-lbf). You must complete the front bumper installation then add the No. 2 air cleaner inlet followed by charging the system with refrigerant before engine heating and leak inspection of refrigerant. Professor will begin the task of preparing the vehicle for fog light aiming followed by inspection and adjustment when needed.