OEM 2009 Toyota RAV4 A/C Condenser

2009 Toyota RAV4 A/C Condenser Parts Q&A

• Q: How to install an A/C Condenser on 2009 Toyota RAV4?

  A: First install the cooler dryer using pliers and add sufficient ND-OIL 8 or equivalent compressor oil to the new O-ring contact surfaces and cap before mounting the O-ring to its position. Use a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench to put the cap on the modulator while applying 2.9 Nm (29 kgf-cm, 25 in-lbf) torque. The procedure involves installing the cooler condenser assembly right after which comes the No. 2 fan shroud installation using 2 bolts at 10.5 Nm (107 kgf-cm, 8 ft-lbf). Secure the radiator support upper bracket through two bolts which should be tightened to 45 Nm (459 kgf-cm, 33 ft-lbf). To replace the condenser users must use 40 cc (1.4 fl. oz.) ND-8 oil or equivalent compressor oil when installing the new condenser. Install the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe to the condenser using a bolt while applying 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf) torque but first coat the fitting surface and new O-ring with ND-OIL 8 or equivalent compressor oil and place the O-ring before attaching the pipe. Secure the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose with a bolt that requires 9.8 Nm torque after you have applied sufficient oil to the seal surfaces. The service procedure includes adjusting hood sub-assembly before installing front bumper cover and cable connection to negative battery terminal and charging refrigerant and warming engine and leak inspection.