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Section 562 (HVAC Systems (Service Information)): Plumbing: Condenser-A/C: Installation

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NOTE: If 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.
Fig 1: A/C Condenser-R and I
GC0028359Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Carefully position the A/C condenser (2) onto the radiator (3).
  2. Install the four bolts (1) that secure the A/C condenser to the radiator. Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
    Fig 2: A/C Condenser-Refrigerant Lines-R and I
    GC0028358Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Connect the receiver/drier inlet tube (6) to the A/C condenser (2) (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/RECEIVER / DRIER - INSTALLATION) .
  4. Tighten the screw (3) that secures the receiver/drier (4) to the radiator and fan shroud (5). Tighten the screw to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
  5. Connect the A/C discharge line (1) to the A/C condenser (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/LINE-A/C DISCHARGE - INSTALLATION)  and (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/LINE-A/C LIQUID - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 3: A/C Condenser-Trans Cooler Lines-R and I
    GC0028357Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Remove the tape or plugs from the automatic transmission cooler line fittings and the fluid cooler ports.
  7. Connect the automatic transmission cooler lines (1) to the transmission fluid cooler (2). (Refer to TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ).
  8. Install the power steering fluid cooler (Refer to STEERING/PUMP/COOLER-FLUID - INSTALLATION) .
  9. Install the upper radiator crossmember and support bracket (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/CROSSMEMBER-RADIATOR - INSTALLATION) .
  10. Install the air filter housing and air inlet tube (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/HOUSING-AIR CLEANER - INSTALLATION) .
  11. Install the grille (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION) .
  12. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  13. Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE  ).
  14. Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE  ).
  15. Check the automatic transmission fluid level (Refer to CHECK OIL LEVEL ). Fill as required (Refer to appropriate Transmission SERVICE INFORMATION article ).
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