Toyota Land Cruiser

 Service Manual

Air conditioning » Condenser
Removal

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

HINT: At the time of installation, refer to the following items evacuate air from the refrigeration system and charge system with the refrigerant and inspect for leaks of the refrigerant.

Specified amount: 1,050 +- 50 g (37.03 +- 1.76 oz.)

2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILL

3. REMOVE A/T AIR COOLED OIL COOLER (AT-17 )

4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

5. REMOVE DISCHARGE TUBE

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the tube from the condenser.

Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)

(b) Loosen the nut and remove the tube.

Torque: 22 N·m (225 kgf·cm, 16 ft·lbf)

NOTICE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT: At the time of installation, lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them on the tube.

6. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE

Remove the bolt and disconnect the tube.

Torque: 10 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)

NOTICE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT: At the time of installation, lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install them on the tube.

7. REMOVE CONDENSER

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 upper bracket.

(b) Lift up condenser, then remove the 4 bolts and the 2 center bracket.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 center bracket.

(d) Remove the condenser.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

If condenser is replaced, add compressor oil to condenser.

Add: 40 - 50 cc (1.4 - 1.7 fl.oz.)

Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

On-vehicle inspection

Removal