OEM Chrysler Pacifica A/C Condenser

Chrysler Pacifica A/C Condenser Parts and Q&A

• Condenser
  5102434AC
  Q: How to Properly Prepare to Remove an A/C Condenser on Chrysler Pacifica?

  A:

  Do not remove the A/C condenser until you know where all the radiator and condenser seals are, as they direct air to the designed areas. Don't forget to drain the air conditioning refrigerant from the system, then remove the front fascia. After that, remove the four radiator sight shield retaining pins and the radiator sight shield and also take out the radiator air seal retaining pins and the two air seals. Save the screw location on the upper radiator crossmember for later and take out the bolts holding the Hood Latch. Set the latch aside for now. Unscrew the four bolts keeping the transmission fluid oil cooler connected to the A/C condenser and put the fluid cooler on the side for now. Eliminate the nuts securing the discharge and liquid lines on the A/C condenser and take out any O-ring seals or gaskets they cover. Cover the open refrigerant fittings and condenser ports with plugs or tape and unscrew the bolts that hold the A/C condenser to the radiator. Take out the A/C condenser and break the bottom brackets that hold it to the radiator, then remove the condenser from the car engine. While exchanging the A/C condenser, add 30 milliliters of refrigerant oil made for the type of compressor in use, to the system. Replace every radiator and condenser air seal in the right place in the system. Set the A/C condenser inside the engine compartment, secure the lower brackets to the radiator and bolt the condenser firmly to the radiator, using 5 N.m. With the tape or plug removed from the opened refrigerant line fittings and condenser ports, install a new rubber O-ring seal coated with clean refrigerant oil on the newly added gasket to the discharge and liquid line fittings. Secure the discharge and liquid lines to the A/C condenser, screw the nuts on until you reach 23 N.m. fit the transmission fluid oil cooler onto the condenser and use 5 N.m of torque on all the retaining bolts. Next, place the hood latch in front of the upper radiator frame for now, put in the two bolts loosely, check and adjust and then secure them with 14 N.m torque. Then, place the radiator air seals, attach the retaining pins, do the same for Evacuate the systems and add the new refrigerant to finish the job.
• Condenser
  68002779AA
  Q: How to Maintain the A/C Condenser to Prevent Compressor Damage and Ensure Proper Installation on Chrysler Pacifica?

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  In order to safeguard the compressor from harm, adjust the refrigerant oil in the A/C system during all service appointments. When just changing the A/C condenser, include 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of the suggested refrigerant oil. When you open a refrigerant line, always put new O-ring seals and gaskets in place so there aren't any leaks. Place the A/C condenser above and into the engine bay, then join the lower condenser brackets to the radiator's mounting tabs. Take out all tape or plugs from the connection ports on the refrigerant line and the condenser. Apply refrigerant oil to a new rubber O-ring seal and put it on the fitting, also adding a new gasket. Then secure the A/C liquid line to the condenser and tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.). Place a bolt through the A/C condenser and tighten it to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.) against the radiator on the right. Also lubricate and install the fitting for the discharge line, connect the A/C discharge line to the condenser and tighten the retaining nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.). Hold the left side of the air conditioner condenser to the radiator using a bolt tightened to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.). Take off the tape or plugs on the transmission cooler line fittings and cooler ports and then link the cooler lines to the A/C condenser. Set the Ambient Temperature Sensor near the condenser and push the retainer into place, after which attach the wire harness. Properly position the radial air seals to achieve cool and clean engine and A/C performance. First, install the pins that hold the AC condenser with the retaining pins, then adjust air seals over them and install air seals in front of the radiator. Refit the front fascia and the radiator closure panel, reattach the negative Battery Cable, remove all the refrigerant and if you are also replacing the A/C condenser, add 2 fluid ounces of refrigerant oil. Fill the refrigerant system and also check the automatic transmission fluid.