Q: How to properly reassemble an A/C condenser on Toyota 4Runner?
A: Use needle nose pliers to install the cooler dryer before placing a new O-ring on the cap followed by applying compressor oil (ND-OIL 8 or equivalent) to the fitting surfaces. Secure the cap to the cooler condenser assembly using a 14 mm (0.55 in.) hexagon wrench according to a torque requirement of 2.9 Nm (30 kgf-cm, 25 in-lbf). Begin by adding a new O-ring to the cap and then coat both the O-ring fitting surfaces and the cap with compressor oil that is equivalent to ND-OIL 8. The hexagon wrench with a 14 mm (0.55 in.) size should be used to fasten the cap onto the cooler condenser assembly until it reaches 2.9 Nm (30 kgf-cm, 25 in-lbf) of torque.
Q: How to remove the A/C Condenser on Toyota Camry?
A: The HVAC condenser needs removal which requires performing refrigerant recovery from the refrigeration system followed by coolant drain of the inverter. The first step requires removal of the air cleaner inlet assembly followed by front bumper assembly and front bumper energy absorber. The work sequence starts with removal of the radiator support upper and subsequent removal of the radiator assembly. You must disconnect the liquid tube sub-assembly through the bolt removal along with O-ring replacement before securing the separated components with vinyl tape for moisture and foreign particles exclusion. Next follow the steps to disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge pipe after removing its bolt and O-ring while performing vinyl tape seals on all open sections. The final step involves unfastening the 2 bolts holding the condenser before removing the condenser assembly and the cooler dryer through use of a 14 mm straight hexagon wrench to uninstall the modulator cap followed by pliers for removing the coil dryer.
Q: How to remove the A/C Condenser on Toyota Tacoma?
A: Discharging refrigerant from the refrigeration system is the first step to remove the HVAC condenser before the negative battery cable needs to be disconnected. Engineering coolant should be drained from both 2TR-FE and 1GR-FE engine systems. Both engine types require the removal of the radiator grille and subsequent removal of the radiator support to frame seal LH. The next step is to disconnect the fan shroud and radiator assembly of each engine variety. The discharge hose sub-assembly requires removal of its bolt along with seal washer followed by use of vinyl tape to seal both ends before component removal. The procedure should be repeated when working with the air conditioning tube assembly. The procedure for removing the cooler condenser assembly consists of bolting out two fasteners, lifting the condenser, detaching the condenser lower bracket connection, then extracting it through the rear vehicle side. The screwdriver operates to displace both left and right side condenser upper and lower brackets after taping the screwdriver tip to ensure safety. Finally, remove the condenser. For new condenser installation users must apply 40 cc (1.4 fl. oz.) of compressor oil which must be RL-897 or a different equivalent.