Adjust the refrigerant oil in the A/C refrigerant system to prevent damage to your A/C compressor. If you replace several parts of your A/C system, check the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to know how much oil to add. When just changing an A/C condenser, put 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of the recommended refrigerant oil into the system. When you work on a refrigerant line, change its seals and gaskets to prevent leaks. The position of the
Radiator and condenser air seals ought to be correct for good A/C and engine performance. If needed, begin by positioning the brackets for the
Power Steering Cooler onto the A/C condenser and then carefully mount the A/C condenser onto the radiator using four bolts that you tighten to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.). After that, mount the A/C receiver/drier to the A/C condenser and then the power steering fluid cooler over the A/C condenser. Link the A/C discharge line and liquid line to the A/C condenser. For cars with a 3.0L diesel engine, be sure to fit a charge air cooler. Remove all tape and any plugs from the automatic transmission cooler lines and cooler ports and then attach the cooler lines to the top ports of the A/C condenser. Add the front fascia in place and then reconnect the negative
Battery Cable. Remove all the refrigerant and if you are changing the A/C condenser, put in 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil, choosing only the type suggested for the A/C compressor. Fully charge the refrigerant system and, if the automatic transmission fluid level is low, top it up using the vehicle handbook.