OEM 2009 Scion xB A/C Condenser

2009 Scion xB Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install an A/C Condenser on 2009 Scion xB?

  A: Start the condenser installation by putting it into the vehicle while protecting both components from damage. When using a new condenser a technician should add 40 cc (1.35 fl. oz.) of ND-OIL8 or equivalent compressor oil to it. First unwind the vinyl tape from both the condenser joining section and air conditioning tube before applying ND-OIL8 or an equivalent compressor oil to a new O-ring along with the tube fitting surface. After fitting the O-ring to the air conditioning tube connect it with a bolt torqued to 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf). You must follow the same procedure for the discharge hose sub-assembly by removing vinyl tape and applying compressor oil to a new O-ring and installing it on the discharge hose before securing it to the condenser with a bolt which requires a torque of 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf). Use 2 bolts to install the No. 2 fan shroud to the radiator while tightening them to 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft-lbf). After that, install the radiator support cushion followed by the hood lock support sub-assembly and hood lock control cable assembly. The No. 1 water hose clamp bracket requires installation with 2 bolts that must be torqed to 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf) and the battery carrier implementation with a bolt and nut maintained at 17 Nm (168 kgf-cm, 12 ft-lbf) for the bolt and 3.5 Nm (35 kgf-cm, 31 in-lbf) for the nut. To finish the work install all front components including the bumper cover and radiator grille and No. 1 radiator grille garnish before inspecting and adjusting the hood and charging the refrigerant while allowing engine heating and searching for any refrigerant leaks.