OEM Scion xB A/C Condenser

Scion xB A/C Condenser Parts and Q&A

• Condenser Assembly
  88450-12280
  Q: How to remove the A/C Condenser on Scion xB?

  A:

  Before removing the HVAC condenser the refrigerant needs to be discharged from the refrigeration system. Begin by taking out the No. 1 radiator grille garnish after which you should remove the radiator grille and the front bumper cover. You must start by taking out the battery carrier after eliminating the bolt and untightening the nut. The two bolts securing the No. 1 water hose clamp bracket must be removed to enable the disconnection of the hood lock control cable assembly. Start by removing the hood lock support sub-assembly along with the radiator support cushion before accessing the No. 2 fan shroud through removal of its 2 bolts. Reposition the discharge hose sub-assembly by first removing its bolt and secondly disconnecting the discharge hose from the cooler condenser before removing the O-ring from the discharge hose. The disconnected parts need vinyl tape applied to their openings to stop water and outside materials from getting inside. You must disconnect the air conditioning tube with accessory assembly by removing the bolt to detach the air conditioning tube from the condenser before removing the O-ring from the air conditioning tube. The removed openings need sealing with vinyl tape. When finishing the operation remove the condenser from the vehicle while taking care not to harm either the condenser or radiator structures.
• Condenser Assembly
  88450-12300
  Q: How to install an A/C Condenser on 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.