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Section 33 (Air Conditioning System (Service Information) (Except Plug-In)): Condenser: Installation: Installation

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  1. INSTALL COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the cooler condenser assembly with the 4 bolts to the hybrid radiator assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Cooler Condenser Assembly Bolts
      GTY228697Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf) 

    2. Install the cooler condenser assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Cooler Condenser Assembly
      GTY232090Courtesy 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-11 or equivalent

      NOTE:

      Do not use any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent. If any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent is used, compressor motor insulation performance may decrease, resulting in a leakage of electric power.

  2. INSTALL NO. 2 FAN SHROUD  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  3. INSTALL HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 6
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 INVERTER BRACKET  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 13
  5. CONNECT NO. 7 INVERTER COOLING HOSE 
    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to connect the No. 7 inverter cooling hose.
      Fig 3: Identifying No. 7 Inverter Cooling Hose, Claws & Clip
      GTY228238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. CONNECT NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE 
    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to connect the No. 5 inverter cooling hose.
      Fig 4: Identifying No. 5 Inverter Cooling Hose, Claws & Clip
      GTY226969Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. CONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY 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 11 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring on the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Keep the O-ring and O-ring fitting surfaces clean from dirt or any foreign objects.
      • Do not use any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent. If any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent is used, compressor motor insulation performance may decrease, resulting in a leakage of electric power.
    4. Install the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly on the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.
      Fig 5: Identifying Magnet Valve Assembly & Bolt
      GTY227136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  8. CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the hose 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 hose joint.

      Compressor oil

      ND-OIL 11 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring on the discharge hose sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Keep the O-ring and O-ring fitting surfaces clean from dirt or any foreign objects.
      • Do not use any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent. If any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent is used, compressor motor insulation performance may decrease, resulting in a leakage of electric power.
    4. Install the discharge hose sub-assembly on the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.
      Fig 6: Identifying Magnet Valve Assembly & Bolt
      GTY227442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  9. INSTALL MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR BRACKET (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) 
    1. Install the millimeter wave radar sensor bracket with the bolt.
      Fig 7: Identifying Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor Bracket Bolt
      GTY234763Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 6.2 N*m (63 kgf*cm, 55 in.*lbf) 

  10. INSTALL MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  11. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION

  12. CONNECT CABLE TO AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  13. INSTALL REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 58
  14. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 59
  15. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for Separate Type)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 60
  16. CHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT  See step  2
  17. ADD COOLANT (for Inverter)  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 4
  18. WARM UP COMPRESSOR  See step  3
  19. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK  See step  4
  20. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Inverter)  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
  21. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT

  22. ADJUST MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)  . Refer to ADJUSTMENT - Step 1