OEM 2008 Toyota Tundra A/C Condenser

2008 Toyota Tundra Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the A/C Condenser on 2008 Toyota Tundra?

  A: The first step to remove the HVAC condenser requires removing refrigerant from the system and waiting 90 seconds with the battery cable disconnected to stop Air Bag and seatbelt pretensioners from activating. Allow the complete 90-second wait time after setting the ignition to LOCK position before removing the cable because some systems need initialization upon reconnection. The operations continue with bumper cover removal for both Steel Type Bumper and Resin Type Bumper models. You must uninstall the radiator assembly according to your engine type that includes 1GR-FE, 2UZ-FE or 3UR-FE. Disconnect the discharge hose by removing its bolt and avoid tools touching the pipe before removing the O-ring from the discharge hose. Seal these openings with vinyl tape to block foreign matter from entering the pipe. The procedure next calls for disassembly of the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly after removing the 2 bolts and the O-ring at which point you should apply vinyl tape to seal all openings. To complete the series of condenser removal steps end with the cooler dryer so begin by unscrewing the 2 bolts to remove the condenser then take off its cap using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench and pull out the cooler dryer by removing the O-ring from the cap with pliers.