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Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system. Refer to OIL, Refrigerant , Standard Procedure . Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.
The A/C condenser must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C condenser can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor. Refer to CONDENSER, A/C , Removal .
When replacing multiple A/C system components, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. Refer to OIL, Refrigerant , Standard Procedure .
If only the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
A/C condenser for manual transmission model shown in illustration. shown in illustration with front fascia removed for clarity. Automatic transmission model similar.
- If removed, install the four retaining brackets (3), isolators and bolts (4) onto the A/C condenser (1). Tighten the bolts to 10.5 N.m (95 in. lbs.).
- Position the A/C condenser into the engine compartment and install the four bolts (2, 7 and 10) that secure the A/C condenser to the charge air cooler. Tighten the bolts to 10.5 N.m (95 in. lbs.).
- Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and condenser ports.
- Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and new gaskets onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Connect the A/C liquid line (5) and A/C discharge line (9) to the A/C condenser and install the bolts (6 and 8). Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
- If equipped, connect the automatic transmission cooler lines to the transmission fluid cooler fittings located at each end of the A/C condenser. Refer to TUBES AND HOSES, Transmission Oil Cooler , Standard Procedure .
- Install the grill.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to Plumbing , Standard Procedure .
- If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C system components, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. Refer to OIL, Refrigerant , Standard Procedure . Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Plumbing , Standard Procedure .