Section 7 (Air Conditioning): Condenser: Installation

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INSTALL CONDENSER
1. Install the condenser into the vehicle.
  NOTE: Do not damage the condenser or radiator when installing the condenser.
  
  HINT:
  
  If a new condenser is installed, add compressor oil to the condenser as follows.
  
  Capacity: Add 40 cc (1.35 fl. oz.)
  
  Compressor oil: ND-OIL8 or equivalent.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Condenser Into Vehicle
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
CONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the pipe and the connecting part of the condenser.
2. Apply sufficient compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the tube joint.
  Compressor oil: ND-OIL8 or equivalent
3. Install the O-ring onto the air conditioning tube.
4. Install the air conditioning tube onto the condenser with the bolt.
  Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Air Conditioning Tube Onto Condenser With Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the hose and the connecting part of the condenser.
2. Apply sufficient compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the hose joint.
  Compressor oil: ND-OIL8 or equivalent
3. Install the O-ring onto the discharge hose.
4. Install the discharge hose onto the condenser with the bolt.
  Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Discharge Hose Onto Condenser With Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL NO. 2 FAN SHROUD
1. Install the No. 2 fan shroud onto the radiator with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 11 N*m (112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)
Fig 4: Identifying No. 2 Fan Shroud Onto Radiator With Bolts
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 1 WATER HOSE CLAMP BRACKET
1. Install the No. 1 water hose clamp bracket with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Identiyfing No. 1 Water Hose Clamp Bracket With Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER
1. Install the battery carrier with the bolt and nut.
  Torque:
  
  17 N*m (168 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf) for Bolt
  
  3.5 N*m (35 kgf*cm, 31 in.*lbf) for Nut
  
  Fig 6: Installing Battery Carrier With Bolt And Nut
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR GRILLE GARNISH (See INSTALLATION )
INSPECT HOOD (See ADJUSTMENT )
ADJUST HOOD (See ADJUSTMENT )
CHARGE REFRIGERANT (See REFRIGERANT LINE )
WARM UP ENGINE (See REPLACEMENT )
INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK (See REPLACEMENT )