OEM Chrysler PT Cruiser A/C Condenser

Chrysler PT Cruiser A/C Condenser Parts and Q&A

• Condenser
  5093598AC
  Q: How to Safely and Effectively Remove an A/C Condenser on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

  A:

  Ensure you are safe by reading and obeying all the rules for this task before starting anything. Be sure to locate every radiator/condenser air seal before starting, as they are necessary for sending the air correctly through the A/C condenser and radiator; make sure to set these back in their proper place for best performance. Remove the negative battery terminal first. After that, take out the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. After removing the battery support strut, unfasten the nuts that join the A/C liquid line and the A/C discharge line with the A/C condenser and throw away the O-ring seals. Tape or plug all of the open refrigerant line fittings and condenser ports to avoid contamination. Get rid of the upper radiator mounts and remove the bolts at the condenser. Then, turn the radiator so the rear lifts and pull the A/C condenser out of the engine area with care.
• Condenser
  5096191AC
  Q: What Are the Best Practices for Installing an A/C Condenser to Maintain Proper Refrigerant Oil Levels and Prevent System Malfunction on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

  A:

  Make sure to set the refrigerant oil to the proper level prior to installing the air conditioning condenser, to stop any issues and prevent compressor damage. When investing in several replacements, use the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to know how much oil to add. To replace only the A/C condenser, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of the advised refrigerant oil. Always install new O-ring seals on the refrigerant line if you've needed to open it during any of these checks. Make sure the seals around the radiator and condenser are placed right so that the cooling works well. Start by moving the radiator backward, so the A/C condenser is now in the engine bay and secure it in place with retaining bolts tightened to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.). Set the top radiator mounts in place and next remove any pieces of tape or plugs from the endings of the refrigerant line fittings and condenser ports. Use oil to lubricate each new rubber O-ring and mount them with suitable O-rings that fit on the refrigerant line fittings of your R-134a system. Fasten the nuts on the A/C liquid line and A/C discharge line to the condenser with a torque of 20 Nm (180 in. lbs.). Attach the support strut for the battery back in place and reattach the black battery cable. Isolate the refrigerant in the system and if exchanging the condenser, apply 30 ml (one fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil or verify from the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart for other parts. After that, add the required refrigerant into the A/C system.