OEM 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser A/C Condenser

2009 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the A/C Condenser on 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: Begin HVAC condenser installation by tightening the cooler dryer with pliers while applying sufficient ND-OIL 8 or equivalent compressor oil to new O-ring areas of the cap before installing the O-ring to the cap. A 14 mm socket hexagon wrench should be used to install the cap onto the modulator while maintaining torque at 2.9 Nm (30 kgf-cm, 26 in-lbf). Next, install the cooler condenser as illustrated, followed by the radiator support sub-assembly using 8 bolts, with a torque of 21.7 Nm (221 kgf-cm, 16 ft-lbf) for bolt A and 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf) for bolt B. Install the hood lock assembly and the hood lock control cable cover, then proceed to install the hood lock support brace sub-assembly with 3 bolts and a nut, applying a torque of 21.7 Nm (221 kgf-cm, 16 ft-lbf) for the bolt and 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf) for the nut, followed by the installation of the hood lock nut cap. Attach the oil cooler assembly temporarily on the radiator support so the 2 claws stay tightly secured and applies a bolt torque of 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf) to all bolts in their specified sequence. Screw in the transmission oil cooler air duct with 4 bolts following the installation order while tightening each bolt to 4.9 Nm (50 kgf-cm, 43 in-lbf). The No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose requires removal of vinyl tape along with compressor oil application on new O-rings and the fitting surface of liquid pipe A joint before connection of the cooler condenser with bolts tightened to 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf) while avoiding tool contact with the pipe. To complete the refrigerant liquid pipe A installation apply compressor oil to a fresh O-ring then join the components using 2 bolts that need to be tightened to 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf). The order to finish the task consists of installing the front bumper cover followed by connecting the negative battery terminal cable and proceeding to charge the refrigerant before engine warm up and ultimately inspecting for leakage and SRS warning light operation.