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Section 190 (Air Conditioning System (Service Information)): Condenser: Installation: Installation

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  1. INSTALL CONDENSER ASSEMBLY WITH RECEIVER 
    1. Install the condenser assembly with receiver as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Installing Condenser Assembly With Receiver
      GTY221778Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      If the condenser is replaced with a new one, add compressor oil to the new condenser.

      Capacity

      40 cc (1.35 fl.oz.)

      Compressor oil

      ND-8 or equivalent

  2. CONNECT LIQUID PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the tube and the connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.
    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the tube joint.

      Compressor oil

      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring on the liquid pipe sub-assembly.
    4. Install the liquid pipe sub-assembly on the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.
      Fig 2: Remove/Install Liquid Pipe Sub-Assembly
      GTY226146Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  3. CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the pipe and the connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.
    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the pipe joint.

      Compressor oil

      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring on the discharge hose sub-assembly.
    4. Install the discharge hose sub-assembly on the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.
      Fig 3: Remove/Install Discharge Hose Sub-Assembly
      GTY225991Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  4. CHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT  See step  2
  5. INSTALL NO. 2 FAN SHROUD (for 2AZ-FE)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  6. INSTALL NO. 2 FAN SHROUD (for 2ZR-FE)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  7. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE) 
    1. Install the upper radiator support sub-assembly with the 5 bolts.
      Fig 4: Locating Upper Radiator Support Sub-Assembly With Bolts
      GTY212807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Bolt (1) 

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

      Bolt (2) 

      Torque: 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the horn connector.
      Fig 5: Locating Horn Connector
      GTY172289Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FE) 
    1. Install the upper radiator support sub-assembly with the 5 bolts.
      Fig 6: Locating Upper Radiator Support Sub-Assembly With Bolts
      GTY247010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Bolt (1) 

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

      Bolt (2) 

      Torque: 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the horn connector.
      Fig 7: Locating Horn Connector
      GTY172289Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. CONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE (for 2AZ-FE) 
    1. Connect the water by-pass hose with the 2 clamps.
      Fig 8: View Of Water By-Pass Hose And Clamps
      GTY221495Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. CONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE (for 2ZR-FE) 
    1. Connect the water by-pass hose with the 3 clamps.
      Fig 9: View Of Water By-Pass Hose And Clamps
      GTY247008Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT (for 2AZ-FE)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  12. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT (for 2ZR-FE)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  13. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  14. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
  15. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to ADJUSTMENT - Step 1
  16. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (except Sport Package)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  17. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (for Sport Package)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  18. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  19. INSTALL NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2AZ-FE)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  20. WARM UP ENGINE  See step  3
  21. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK  See step  4
  22. ADJUST FOG LIGHT AIMING (w/ Fog Light) 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT