Note: If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to
Refrigerant System Capacities for the capacity information.
- Install the condenser to the radiator.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the condenser to the radiator bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the condenser LH upper bracket bolt and bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the studs to the condenser inlet and outlets.
Tighten
Tighten the studs to 4.5 N·m (40 lb in).
- Install the evaporator tube (4) to the condenser.
- Install the evaporator tube nut (5) to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
- Install the upper radiator support bar.
- Install the bolts to the upper radiator support bar.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the radiator diagonal base. Refer to
Radiator Support Diagonal Brace Replacement.
- Install the head lamp housing panel. Refer to
Headlamp Housing Panel Replacement.
- Install the hood latch. Refer to
Hood Replacement.
- Connect the compressor discharge hose (2) to the condenser.
- Install the compressor discharge hose nut (1) to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Leak test the fittings of the components using
J 39400-A .