OEM Toyota FJ Cruiser A/C Condenser

Toyota FJ Cruiser A/C Condenser Parts and Q&A

• Condenser Assembly
  88460-AZ033
  Q: How to install an A/C Condenser on Toyota FJ Cruiser?

  A:

  Begin by putting the condenser into position inside the vehicle without harming the Radiator or condenser components. The condenser installation requires 40 cc (1.35 fl. oz.) of ND-OIL8 or equivalent compressor oil when a new condenser is used. The first step involves tightening the 4 bolts connecting the No.1 cooler condenser cushion to 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf). Instal the right-hand side No. 2 cooler condenser cushion by securing two bolts and a nut into the radiator lower support in a way that produces 5.5 Nm of torque (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf) for the bolt and 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf) for the nut. The left-hand side cushion receives its installation via two bolts while the torque reaches 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf). Install the cooler bracket and its nut to 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf) while engaging the clamp. When assembling the air conditioning tube you should first remove vinyl tape from both the pipe and condenser connection points. Then apply ND-OIL8 or an equivalent compressor oil to install a new O-ring onto the fitting surface while torquing the securing bolt to 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf). To install the discharge hose sub-assembly begin by removing the vinyl tape before adding compressor oil to a new O-ring along with installation onto the discharge hose and securing with a bolt torqued at 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf). Following the procedure, reinstall the front bumper cover and radiator grille while connecting the negative battery cable with 3.9 Nm (40 kgf-cm, 35 in-lbf) torque. Then perform refrigerant charging and allow engine warmth to build up before inspecting for refrigerant leaks.
• Condenser Assembly
  88460-35380
  Q: How to remove the A/C Condenser on Toyota FJ Cruiser?

  A:

  Start the HVAC condenser removal by discharging refrigerants from the refrigeration system and removing the cable connection from the negative battery terminal. Remove first your radiator grille and the front bumper cover as the next step. The discharge hose sub-assembly requires removal of its bolt and O-ring from the cooler condenser to enable securing all openings with vinyl tape which protects against moisture and foreign material ingress. The air conditioning tube assembly can be removed by unfastening its bolt followed by the O-ring removal. Functionally seal all openings using vinyl tape. First detach the cooler bracket following the removal of its nut and clamping mechanism release. The removal of the No. 2 cooler condenser cushion starts with dislodging the 2 bolts from the left side followed by the removal of 2 bolts and a nut from the right side. Finish the operation by handling the cooler condenser while removing its 4 bolts which will enable you to detach it from the vehicle.